Senior Counsel, Public Sector Compliance

Databricks Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Counsel to spearhead legal initiatives in the public sector. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while collaborating with government entities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public sector contracts and compliance, ready to influence the adoption of innovative technologies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to navigating complex legal landscapes and making impactful contributions to the technology sector. If you are a proactive legal professional with a passion for compliance, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of legal experience focusing on public sector compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to convey complex legal concepts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate public sector customer agreements.
• Oversee compliance with public sector requirements and regulations.
• Develop compliance programs and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Public Sector Compliance

Legal Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Databricks is at the forefront of data and AI innovation, and our Legal team plays a vital role in supporting this mission. We are dedicated to navigating complex legal landscapes and ensuring compliance within the rapidly evolving technology sector. Our team is composed of diverse legal professionals with expertise in technology, privacy, intellectual property, corporate law, cybersecurity, employment law, tax, regulatory compliance, and litigation.

About the Role:

Databricks seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to lead legal initiatives related to our international public sector business. This role will focus on compliance and risk mitigation as we provide services to government entities. The ideal candidate is a proactive legal professional with substantial in-house experience in public sector compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the adoption of groundbreaking technologies in the public sector.

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transactions: Draft and negotiate public sector customer agreements while managing legal engagements to align with regulatory and business needs.
2. Compliance: Oversee compliance issues related to US and international public sector requirements, including but not limited to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and security regulations.
3. Policy Development: Develop and implement public sector-specific compliance programs, controls, policies, and procedures to meet U.S. federal, state, local, and international government contracting laws.
4. Risk Assessment: Conduct compliance risk assessments and internal policy gap analyses; adjust Databricks’ public sector policies as necessary.
5. Training & Education: Create and deliver training on government ethics and compliance for stakeholders interfacing with public sector customers.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with commercial counsel and various business units to ensure ongoing compliance with contract clauses and regulatory requirements.
7. Advisory Role: Provide legal advice on security requirements related to government contracts, including FedRAMP and other agency-specific authorizations.

Who you are

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
2. 12+ years of combined legal experience with a focus on U.S. public sector compliance and government contracts, at a law firm and also preferably within a technology company.
3. Deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing public sector contracts (FAR, DFARS) and compliance statutes.
4. Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance programs that mitigate risks associated with public sector operations.
5. Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working across teams.
7. A self-starter who is comfortable navigating ambiguous situations and providing sound legal judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Active U.S. government security clearance or eligibility for clearance.
2. Experience working directly with government entities or in a similar regulatory environment within the technology sector.

This role will report directly to the AGC, Compliance and Ethics and can be based in the Bay Area (Mountain View, CA or San Francisco, CA), Seattle or Washington, DC. If you are passionate about making impactful contributions in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance in the public sector, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Zone 1 Pay Range: $203,900 — $312,600 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.