Sr. Counsel, Commercial
Experienced attorney to lead complex SaaS and commercial transactions for Databricks' sales organization, advising on data privacy, security, AI, IP, and open source issues while partnering with cross-functional teams.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead complex commercial transactions from first engagement through signature, including drafting and negotiating SaaS MSAs and related security, privacy, and AI terms, as well as order forms, statements of work, and related transaction documents
- Partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, Security, Privacy, Product, and other stakeholders to resolve issues that affect deal execution
- Advise on issues that arise in enterprise technology transactions, including data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and open source software
- Help improve templates, fallback positions, guidance, and contracting processes
- Provide concise, practical legal advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant technology transactions experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex sell-side software, SaaS, and cloud transactions with enterprise customers
- Strong familiarity with issues that commonly arise in commercial technology deals, including data privacy, information security, AI-related terms, intellectual property, and open source software
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated negotiations, exercise sound judgment, and translate legal and business risk into practical advice
- Experience supporting cloud, infrastructure, platform, or other technology companies
- Strong communication and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
- Juris Doctor and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience supporting enterprise customers, including in regulated industries
Compensation & Benefits
- Zone 2 Pay Range: $197,800—$272,050 USD
- Zone 3 Pay Range: $186,900—$256,950 USD
- Eligibility for annual performance bonus and equity
- Comprehensive benefits package (region-specific)
Skills
Saas Contract Negotiation, Commercial Transactions, Data Privacy, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence Terms, Intellectual Property, Open Source Software, Enterprise Software Deals, Cloud Transactions, Legal Risk Assessment
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