GAQ227R179

Location: We're looking to hire for this role locally to our offices based in Washington D.C., Denver, Bellevue, or Seattle. This will be a hybrid role with in-office expectations.

Databricks is looking for an experienced commercial attorney to join Databricks' growing commercial and go-to-market legal team. As Legal Counsel, you will be joining a team of legal professionals responsible for reviewing and negotiating customer agreements and providing legal support for Databricks' revenue-generating activities. You will report to the Director & AGC, Commercial Legal.

You have 4+ years of relevant commercial legal transactional experience with a focus on complex technology transactions. You have meaningful experience negotiating SaaS commercial transactions and strong knowledge/experience counseling on legal issues related to data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, including open source software.

The impact you will have:

• Become an important member of the commercial and go-to-market legal team responsible for reviewing and negotiating commercial customer agreements. Focus on balancing/mitigating risk for the company while continuing to enable our rapid revenue growth.
• Cultivate strong relationships with field sales by providing sound, strategic counsel to close sales transactions and support ongoing go-to-market efforts.
• Help maintain and update our legal agreements, ensuring that terms and internal policies are positioned to continue enabling rapid revenue growth and maintaining long-term stability for the company.
• Serve as a solutions-oriented business partner by providing pragmatic, sound legal counsel to internal Databricks clients and our growing customer base based on your understanding of Databricks' technology, product portfolio, information security architecture, and data privacy/compliance policies.
• Work cross-functionally with our business partners (e.g., Finance, Information Security, Product, and Privacy) to align, communicate, and enforce applicable policies and controls to our global contracting processes.

What we look for:

• Minimum of four (4) 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, including an understanding of consumption/commit-based business models and the quarterly sales cadence.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex software sell-side transactions and a strong understanding of contractual issues related to information security, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, including open source software.
• Proven ability to successfully navigate and counsel on complex legal issues while balancing and/or mitigating material risk.
• Able to prioritize competing demands and be responsive to client expectations in a fast-paced environment within a limited time period.
• 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.
• JD and good standing to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

GAQ227R209

Mission

Databricks is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Contracts Negotiator to play a leading role in Databricks’ growing EMEA business. You will report to the Director & Assistant General Counsel, EMEA Commercial Legal, and will be an important part of the team responsible for reviewing and negotiating customer agreements, providing legal support for revenue-generating activities of Databricks, and helping Databricks to improve processes. 

The impact you will have:

You will work in partnership with the sales teams to enable some of the best known companies in the world to purchase Databricks’ cutting-edge AI and data analytics tools.  You will diligently solve legal issues to enable smooth and timely transactions.  You will work collaboratively within an experienced and supportive legal team and have the confidence to guide our sales teams on internal processes. If you have experience negotiating software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactions with enterprise companies that is a bonus.

Your day-to-day role will include:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, such as NDA’s, SOW’s and commercial ordering documents ensuring that Databricks’ risk position is protected and internal compliance requirements are met;
• Leading the end-to-end contract management lifecycle, providing expert advice to sales and professional services teams on contractual risks, commercial matters, as well as offering innovative solutions;
• Identifying and leading with process improvements, and developing good practices to streamline efficiency in particular looking to solve process issue using AI tools;
• Providing support and enablement to sales teams on key contractual requirements, best practices and contract management;
• Learning and then mastering Databricks’ internal structures, product offerings, technology, security/data protection positions and policies to give you a foundation for providing support across Databricks' lines of business;
• Bringing your understanding of Databricks’ commercial offerings to guide sales teams (and customers where needed) during negotiations;
• Applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to propose business solutions which can meet the business’ and customers’ needs;
• Cultivating strong cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders and provide strategic advice on the Company's go-to-market efforts; &
• Contributing as a team player to help further the status of the legal department as a respected and valued partner within the company.

Requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent);
• Experience working in-house within a technology company that maintains a regular/quarterly sales cycle;
• 3-5 years of experience negotiating NDAs, Order Forms and legal amendments;
• Knowledge of large CRM systems (like Salesforce) and contract management systems (like IronClad);
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise time and business needs in the face of competing demands; &
• Experience working with sales teams.

GAQ227R106

While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including over 60% of the Fortune 500 and 80% of federal agencies — rely on Databricks to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified Data Intelligence Platform that includes Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, Lakebase and Unity Catalog. Widely regarded as one of the best companies to work for in recent years, Databricks has earned recognition from top sources, including Glassdoor, Fortune, and Newsweek, among others.

About the Role

Databricks is seeking a motivated and pragmatic attorney to serve as Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial (Public Sector) to support our US federal and SLED sales and GTM teams. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving direct and channel SaaS and outcome-based professional services transactions with public sector customers (and public sector-adjacent commercial customers like systems integrators and prime contractors) while advising on the full range of US public sector regulatory compliance areas applicable to a rapidly growing Data and AI company.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to navigate complex commercial and public sector SaaS transactions, a curiosity for our technical Data Intelligence Platform, and a growth mindset. This role is a significant opportunity to help scale Databricks’ burgeoning US public sector business and have a major impact on government efficacy, US national security, and mission impact.

Location: This position will be based in the Washington, DC metro area.  This will be a hybrid role with in-office expectations. 

Reporting: The role reports to the Sr. Director & Associate General Counsel for Commercial Legal, and will work in close coordination with Lead Counsel, Public Sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead both direct and partner-led (channel) public sector SaaS transactions, including master cloud services agreements, subcontracts, and responses to RFPs/RFIs.
• Draft and negotiate professional services Statements of Work (SOWs) with a specific focus on protecting intellectual property and navigating data rights within an AI and data-driven ecosystem.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across US public sector sales, finance, operations, deal desk, product, and security to ensure agreements reflect and protect the company’s interests.
• Advise internal clients on the legal and business nuances of government contracting, particularly as they relate to the deployment of emerging AI technologies.
• Proactively evaluate and inform management regarding potential opportunities and risks concerning contractual, regulatory, compliance, and financial matters.
• Provide counsel on relevant topics related to public sector legal issues, SaaS product topics, and applicable regulatory and security frameworks.
• Efficiently manage a high volume of transactions and evolving priorities to support the rapid scaling of the US public sector business.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 7+ years of relevant legal experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department of a SaaS company (experience in both settings is ideal).
• Experience negotiating US government contracts, task orders, and subcontracts, with a working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and GSAR.
• Experience supporting both direct sales and indirect "channel" partner sales (e.g., through systems integrators or resellers) is highly preferred.
• A strong interest in or experience with intellectual property, data privacy, and the legal implications of AI and machine learning.
• Familiarity with Canadian public sector SaaS contracting is a plus.
• Familiarity with government cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, CMMC, etc.).
• Impeccable integrity and a talent for non-confrontational, win-win negotiations that move the business forward.
• US Citizenship required. 
• Active US security clearance or the willingness and capacity to obtain one.

GAQ127R55

Location: This position will be based in Seattle, Bellevue, Denver, or Chicago.  This will be a hybrid role with in-office expectations. 

About the Role:

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Contracts Negotiator to support our growing Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) commercial business. Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will negotiate and close complex commercial transactions with HLS customers, including Master Cloud Services Agreements (MCSAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Data Privacy Agreements, NDAs, Statements of Work, and Order Forms, often addressing topics such as data privacy, information security, intellectual property, and emerging technologies, including AI.

This role is ideal for someone who loves commercial transactions, excels at navigating complex contract issues, and takes pride in helping close strategic, high-impact deals that move the business forward in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You Will  Do

• Negotiate, draft, and close commercial agreements (including MCSAs, Order Forms, and BAAs) with HLS customers, ensuring compliance with company policies, data privacy, information security, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Support assigned Attorneys on complex or strategic transactions and assist in driving deal execution for key accounts.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Product, and Compliance teams to facilitate revenue-generating transactions while managing legal and commercial risk.
• Triage and manage incoming contracting requests using Databricks’ contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, ensuring timely review, accurate routing, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Streamline contracting processes and workflows, and contribute to improving templates and HLS-specific playbooks to support scale and consistency.
• Advise on commercial and operational risks by developing subject-matter expertise in HLS customer transactions and Databricks’ contracting framework.
• Contribute to Legal team OKRs and strategic initiatives, including contract lifecycle management enhancements and cross-functional projects.

Who you Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience, ideally supporting sales teams at cloud-based or SaaS technology companies.
• Familiarity with healthcare and life sciences regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA compliance, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and related data privacy and information security requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Process-oriented mindset with experience improving contracting workflows and driving operational efficiency.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across internal teams and with customers.
• Proactive, organized, and dependable — you take initiative, communicate early and clearly, and keep cross-functional partners informed as deals progress.
• A fast learner who’s curious about Databricks’ products and not afraid to ask questions or seek guidance from colleagues when tackling complex issues.

GAQ426R79

About the Team
The mission of Databricks Legal is to apply legal resources and expertise to help Databricks achieve its growth and strategic objectives, while thoughtfully protecting Databricks with a reasonable balance of risk versus opportunity.

What we look for
Databricks is looking for an experienced Proposal Coordinator to support the Global Proposal Program Manager with accelerating field sales and Databricks’ go-to-market efforts. The Proposal Coordinator will report into Databricks' Legal Operations Leadership and will be an important part of the team responsible for providing legal support for Databricks' revenue-generation activities. Specific responsibilities include responding to a variety of international and U.S. customer questionnaires, RFQs, RFIs, registration, supplier, and onboarding forms, and the like – for new and current customers.

The successful candidate will also manage a queue for the questionnaires and other requests, including pulling in subject matter experts. There might also be an opportunity to work with the Global Proposal Program Manager on RFPs, via an intake program/process. The ideal candidate will be an expert at coordinating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts worldwide to ensure timely and compelling responses that align with Databricks’ global strategy, compliance requirements, and internal policies. 

We are also looking for someone with commercial GenAI-driven automated strategic response management experience, including automation for streamlining the answer process; creating and/or maintaining a knowledge base of questions and answers; and creating enablement focused on educating internal customers (e.g., field sales) on the program/process. As the Global RFx program evolves, so will the role and responsibilities. 

The impact you will have

• You will coordinate with customer questionnaire teams, collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, and deliver high-quality content and compelling responses.
• You will help track questionnaires and proposals (e.g., downselection rate for RFx, revenue impact, on-time/SLA completion rate, questionnaire types, revenue impact), identify areas for improvement, and refine future response strategies.
• You will demonstrate excellent project management, and an ability to coordinate efforts across multiple stakeholders, teams, and regions.
• You are expected to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality and meeting tight deadlines.

• You routinely identify and recommend opportunities to change and improve ways of working.
• You are a bar raiser, constantly looking to improve standards within the team, such as by creating and implementing new approaches in standardizing proposal/customer questionnaire response formats and updating guidelines to streamline  process and quality across different regions.

What we look for

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Three or more years of experience working as the primary proposal management resource for RFx, due diligence questionnaires, and vendor onboarding questionnaires. 
• Experience with pre-sales, sales operations, and/or deal desk; experience within a commercial team is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience with supporting RFx programs, including knowledge of public sector programs.
• Familiarity with analyzing RFx and questionnaire requests to create tailored, compelling responses.
• Strong understanding of the tools used by in-house commercial legal teams to facilitate the contracting process for revenue, including tools used for contract generation and routing (e.g., SFDC, CPQ, and CLM), and signatures (e.g., DocuSign).
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across diverse cultures.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with proposal management software.

GAQ326R449

Location: This position will be based in either San Jose, Costa Rica or Sao Paulo, Brazil.  This will be a hybrid role with in-office expectations. 

About the Role:

Databricks is seeking a qualified Attorney to join Databricks growing commercial legal team. You will be the first attorney hired to provide direct legal support to our growing commercial business in the Latin America (LatAM) region. Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will negotiate Master Cloud Services Agreements (MCSA), DPAs, NDAs, SOWs, and other contract terms relevant to our business (e.g., AI Terms). 

You have a minimum of 4+ years of relevant commercial legal transactional experience with direct experience operating in the LatAM region. You have meaningful experience negotiating complex SaaS commercial transactions and strong knowledge/experience counseling on legal issues related to data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, including open source software.

What You Will Do

• Negotiate, draft, and close MCSAs with LatAM prospects and customers, ensuring compliance with data privacy, information security, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams locally and at HQ  (sales, finance, product, compliance) to drive revenue-generating transactions while mitigating risks.
• Help maintain and update our legal agreements, ensuring that terms and internal policies are positioned to continue enabling rapid revenue growth and maintaining long-term stability for the company.
• Serve as a solutions-oriented legal business partner by providing pragmatic, sound legal counsel to internal Databricks clients and our growing customer base based on your understanding of local, regional requirements, Databricks' technology, product portfolio, information security architecture, and data privacy/compliance policies.
• Support company OKRs, strategic initiatives, and special projects across the legal team.

What We Look For 

• Minimum of four (4) years of technology transactions experience, either at a law firm and/or in-house Attorney role.
• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish; native speakers preferred.
• Relevant commercial transactional experience working for and/or supporting cloud-based software companies, including an understanding of consumption/commit-based business models and the quarterly sales cadence.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex software sell-side transactions.
• Proven ability to successfully navigate and counsel on complex legal issues while balancing and/or mitigating material risk.
• Able to prioritize competing demands and be responsive to client expectations in a fast-paced environment within a limited time period. 
• 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.

GAQ226R59

About the Role

Databricks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel to support our growing business with government institutions across EMEA and other international markets. Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will play a key role in navigating complex public sector transactions, ensuring compliance with international procurement rules, and advising on critical legal and regulatory matters in a rapidly evolving cloud and AI landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape Databricks’ international public sector strategy while working at the cutting edge of data, cloud, and AI innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Public Sector Transactions: Lead the negotiation and drafting of customer agreements and other transactions with government and public sector institutions across EMEA and international markets, including RFP responses, Statements of Work, Order Forms, and reseller arrangements. Partner closely with sales, pricing, and product teams to ensure that legal risk is aligned with business objectives and satisfies applicable compliance requirements.
• Government Procurement & Compliance: Advise on procurement rules and regulations impacting public sector sales, including EU Directives and other international procurement frameworks.
• Data Protection & Cybersecurity: Guide compliance with international data privacy and cybersecurity regulations and standards relevant to government and public sector cloud services.
• Regulatory & Policy Coordination: Coordinate with our policy and compliance teams to monitor and assess changes in international laws and policies affecting cloud and AI adoption in the public sector, advising internal teams on risks and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, compliance, security, engineering, and policy teams to enable successful market entry and execution across international jurisdictions.
• Dispute Resolution & Risk Management: Support bid protests, contract disputes, and other public sector legal matters in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Who You Are

• Law degree and qualified to practice in at least one jurisdiction in EU.
• 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on public sector transactions and government contracting across international markets.
• Deep understanding of global public procurement rules, international contracting practices, data privacy, and cybersecurity regulations.
• Strong ability to work cross‑functionally and navigate complex legal and regulatory environments.
• Fluent in English, French, and Italian (spoken and written)
• Experience transacting in Arabic is highly preferred