Senior Counsel, Corporate & M&A

The Legal team supports Datadog's rapid growth by providing a wide range of legal services across a highly dynamic technology company, from driving new business via contracts and compliance efforts, to protecting Datadog's intellectual property. Datadog's Legal team works with virtually every team across the organization, from engineering to product to marketing.Datadog is looking for a business-savvy attorney to provide legal counsel for M&A and other strategic transactions globally, from diligence to execution and integration. As Senior Counsel, you will also support securities law, governance and other corporate matters.At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.What You'll Do:Oversee and provide legal advice in connection with domestic and international M&A and other transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, agreement drafting and negotiation, stakeholder presentation materials, and outside counsel managementWork closely with corporate development and other teams on a multi-functional basis, developing trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approachRepresent the Legal Department on post-closing integration mattersDevelop standardized processes and documents to develop scale, efficiency and best practices across M&A and other strategic transactionsSupport public company reporting including the drafting and review of Forms10-K and 10-Q and Section 16 filingsAssist in the preparation for the annual shareholder meeting including drafting of proxy materialsSupport the administration of equity compensation including award agreements and trading plansOversee subsidiary maintenance including entity formation Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters Who You Are: A licensed attorney with at least 5 years of experience in M&A at a nationally recognized law firm Someone with a deep understanding of legal issues in both domestic and cross-border M&A who can be creative and flexible when dealing with complex legal issuesWell-versed in technology companies and startupsDetail-oriented, independent self-starter and able to thrive in a dynamic environmentExperience with public company reporting and equity compensation a plus, but not requiredFlexible and willing to take on different types of projects in a quickly scaling company as neededA strong presenter with an ability to translate legal jargon to plain languageDatadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.Benefits & Growth:Generous and competitive benefits packageNew hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase planContinuous career development and pathing opportunitiesEmployee-focused best in class onboardingInternal mentor and cross-departmental buddy programFriendly and inclusive workplace cultureBenefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:$200,000—$250,000 USDAbout Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog:Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Privacy and AI Guidelines:Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. 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