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Full-Time

Senior Counsel

Employee Benefits & Compensation

Updated on 9/7/2024

Databricks

Databricks

5,001-10,000 employees

Unified data, analytics, and AI platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$171.5k - $303.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 8-12 years of experience at a nationally-recognized law firm, in-house legal department or a combination of both
  • J.D. from a top-tier law school
  • Member of a state bar in good standing
  • You can build strong and deep working relationships with internal stakeholders over multiple geographical locations.
  • You are able to understand challenging issues, assess risk and provide concise, actionable, business-focused legal advice and counsel.
  • You can coordinate, prioritize and manage deadlines, workflow, and execute in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
  • You are a self-starter with the capability to operate independently and to interact confidently with senior management when required.
  • You have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills and can manage many cross-functional projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Advise on a broad range of corporate and employment matters, including recruiting and hiring, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, global mobility, pay equity and diversity and inclusion
  • Develop, review and update employment policies, programs, and procedures to align with legal requirements and best practices
  • Assist with compensation and equity compensation design, administration and compliance, as needed, including with regards to cash and performance bonus programs, stock and incentive plans and any related agreements
  • Prepare and develop U.S. and international employment-related forms and templates, such as offer letters, employment agreements, contractor agreements, and separation and severance agreements
  • Provide support for M&A activities relating to employment matters, including conducting due diligence, negotiating key transaction documents, reviewing employee transfers and separations and managing post-closing integration
  • Support international expansion initiatives, including drafting of employment agreements and policies, conducting employment-related due diligence and advising cross-functional teams on local legal requirements
  • Guide compliance with ERISA, tax, and other applicable laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans
  • Create and continuously improve processes for scaling legal support for general employee benefits and compensation matters

Databricks provides a Lakehouse Platform integrating data management, analytics, and AI capabilities across a range of industries. Employing tools like Delta Lake and Databricks SQL enhances operational efficiency and precision. As a workplace, it offers a collaborative and technology-driven environment, promoting growth through cutting-edge machine learning solutions and a commitment to leading the industry in data innovation. This makes it an inspiring place for tech professionals to advance their careers in a vibrant and forward-thinking setting.

Company Stage

Series I

Total Funding

$4.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

79%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $1 billion acquisition of Tabular is likely to enhance Databricks' data management capabilities and market reach.
  • The development and launch of the DBRX generative AI model, with a $10 million investment, underscores Databricks' dedication to leading in AI technology.
  • High-profile investments from figures like Nancy Pelosi indicate strong confidence in Databricks' growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Tabular's team and technology could face challenges, potentially disrupting operations.
  • The competitive landscape in AI and data analytics is intense, with major players like Google and Microsoft posing significant threats.

What makes Databricks unique

  • Databricks' acquisition of Tabular, founded by the creators of Apache Iceberg, strengthens its position in the open lakehouse market.
  • The launch of DBRX, an open-source LLM that outperforms GPT-3.5 and Llama 2, showcases Databricks' commitment to cutting-edge AI innovation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with AVEVA for industrial AI, highlight Databricks' ability to integrate and enhance diverse technological ecosystems.

Benefits

Extended health care including dental and vision

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Equity awards

Flexible Vacation

Gym reimbursement

Annual personal development fund

Work headphones reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business travel accident insurance

Paid Parental Leave