Senior Counsel, Professional Services GTM

Databricks is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their go-to-market legal team. The role focuses on negotiating agreements with commercial clients, partner agreements within complex technology transactions, and providing legal support to Databricks’ revenue-generating activities. Responsibilities include advocating for clients, building strong relationships with field sales, and ensuring compliance within a global contract environment.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of technology transactions experience, either at a law firm and/or in-house Attorney role.
Relevant commercial transactional experience working for and/or supporting cloud-based software companies.

Substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex professional services agreements and a strong understanding of contractual issues related to information security, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property.
Proven ability to successfully navigate and counsel on complex legal issues while balancing and/or mitigating material risk.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Growth mindset, strong attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Teaming approach with a focus on building a strong interlock with clients, business partners, and key stakeholders.
Experience and/or strong interest in mentoring and guiding junior legal team members.