Senior Counsel, Employee Benefits & Compensation

GAQ225R157

Databricks is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Counsel to join our expanding Legal team to support and lead a broad range of compensation and employee benefits matters. This position will report to our Director & Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Securities, and M&A, and is a unique opportunity to play a leading role and to provide business-focused legal advice to stakeholders throughout Databricks on a daily basis. You will be agile, highly organized, and have the skills, drive, and flexibility to support and accelerate a leading technology company, addressing cutting-edge legal issues and organizational challenges. A successful candidate will be a resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and excellent at building strong relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on a broad range of corporate and employment matters, including recruiting and hiring, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, global mobility, pay equity, and diversity and inclusion
• Develop, review, and update employment policies, programs, and procedures to align with legal requirements and best practices
• Assist with compensation and equity compensation design, administration, and compliance, as needed, including with regard to cash and performance bonus programs, stock and incentive plans, and any related agreements
• Prepare and develop U.S. and international employment-related forms and templates, such as offer letters, employment agreements, contractor agreements, and separation and severance agreements
• Provide support for M&A activities relating to employment matters, including conducting due diligence, negotiating key transaction documents, reviewing employee transfers and separations, and managing post-closing integration
• Support international expansion initiatives, including drafting employment agreements and policies, conducting employment-related due diligence, and advising cross-functional teams on local legal requirements
• Guide compliance with ERISA, tax, and other applicable laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans
• Create and continuously improve processes for scaling legal support for general employee benefits and compensation matters

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience at a nationally-recognized law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
• J.D. from a top-tier law school
• Member of a state bar in good standing
• You can build strong and deep working relationships with internal stakeholders over multiple geographical locations.
• You are able to understand challenging issues, assess risk, and provide concise, actionable, business-focused legal advice and counsel.
• You can coordinate, prioritize, and manage deadlines, workflow, and execute in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
• You are a self-starter with the capability to operate independently and to interact confidently with senior management when required.
• You have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage many cross-functional projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Benefits 

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• FSA, HSA, and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Equity awards
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Family Planning
• Gym reimbursement
• Annual Career Development Fund
• Home Office/Work Headphones Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Mental Wellness Resources