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About the Team:
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:
- Transactions: Draft and negotiate public sector customer agreements while managing legal engagements to align with regulatory and business needs.
- Compliance: Oversee compliance issues related to US and international public sector requirements, including but not limited to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and security regulations.
- 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.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct compliance risk assessments and internal policy gap analyses; adjust Databricks’ public sector policies as necessary.
- Training & Education: Create and deliver training on government ethics and compliance for stakeholders interfacing with public sector customers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with commercial counsel and various business units to ensure ongoing compliance with contract clauses and regulatory requirements.
- Advisory Role: Provide legal advice on security requirements related to government contracts, including FedRAMP and other agency-specific authorizations.
Who you are
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 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.
- Deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing public sector contracts (FAR, DFARS) and compliance statutes.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance programs that mitigate risks associated with public sector operations.
- Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working across teams.
- A self-starter who is comfortable navigating ambiguous situations and providing sound legal judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active U.S. government security clearance or eligibility for clearance.
- 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.
