Databricks

The Senior Counsel, Litigation and Investigations will manage the strategic defense of domestic and global claims and litigation and partnering with the Databricks Employee Relations team on complex and sensitive investigations.. Oversee outside counsel including management of budgets, directing litigation strategy, reviewing and finalizing pleadings, mediation/arbitration statements, and settlement agreements.. Support litigation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including due diligence and related integration efforts.. 10+ years of litigation/litigation management, investigations, and employment law experience; law firm and in-house experience required. Experience supporting the litigation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including due diligence and related integration efforts.

senior legal counsel

GAQ424R4 The Senior Counsel, Litigation and Investigations will manage the strategic defense of domestic and global claims and litigation and partnering with the Databricks Employee Relations team on complex and sensitive investigations. You will provide risk-adjusted advice on a broad range of projects and employment law matters as assigned. You will be strategic and accelerate this leading technology company, addressing cutting-edge legal issues. This is a full-time position based in either Denver, Seattle, San Francisco or Illinois, reporting to Databricks' Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Employment and Litigation. The impact you will have: * Oversee outside counsel including management of budgets, directing litigation strategy, reviewing and finalizing pleadings, mediation/arbitration statements, and settlement agreements.* Actively manage the strategic defense of complex domestic and global claims and litigation, effectively and within budget.* Investigate and respond to attorney demand letters and other pre-litigation matters, including communicating with opposing counsel and negotiating resolutions.* Manage and oversee legally required investigations in partnership with Databricks' Employee Relations team, including reviewing, revising, and finalizing investigation reports and providing pragmatic advice regarding remedial measures.* Provide risk-adjusted advice to Databricks' People Team and other business partners on employment-law-related matters for various locations as assigned.* Support litigation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including due diligence and related integration efforts.* Build and maintain a global litigation function, including identifying and implementing process improvements that allow the business and the function to scale for growth.* Assess the business and legal landscape to anticipate potential litigation and disputes and provide proactive advice to the business to mitigate legal risks.* Support Legal department, team-related, and other business projects as assigned.· What we look for: * JD from an accredited institution licensed to practice law in either California, Colorado, Washington, or Illinois.* Prior tech sector experience preferred, including cloud services and big data* 10+ years of litigation/litigation management, investigations, and employment law experience; law firm and in-house experience required* 10+ years of experience managing the strategic defense of complex domestic and global claims and litigation effectively and within budget.* Experience supporting the litigation-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, including due diligence and related integration efforts.* Fluency translating legal advice into practical, risk-adjusted, business-oriented advice* Assess quickly the latest situations and develop practical options to respond to and resolve risks* Aptitude and appetite for identifying and developing critical process improvements Benefits * Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision* 401(k) Plan* Equity awards* Flexible time off* Paid parental leave* Family Planning* Gym reimbursement* Annual personal development fund* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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