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

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location.

Based on the factors above, Databricks utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

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Zone 3 Pay Range$145,800 $258,000 USD