Counsel, Commercial. Bellevue LilyLifestyle

GAQ
227R209

Location: Hybrid role; office locations include New York, Washington, D.C., the SF Bay Area, Denver, and Seattle/Bellevue.

Databricks is looking for an experienced commercial attorney to join our commercial legal team, supporting our Canada field team and providing ad‑hoc support to commercialization/integration projects. You will review and negotiate Canadian customer agreements and support Databricks’ revenue‑generating and commercialization activities. You will report to the Sr. Director & AGC, Commercial Legal.

• Revenue Enabler: Become a vital member of the commercial legal team responsible for negotiating enterprise‑level cloud service agreements, ensuring effective risk oversight while enabling rapid revenue growth.
• Strategic Partner: Cultivate strong relationships with the field sales team by providing sound, strategic counsel to close complex sales transactions.
• Policy Architect: Maintain and update legal templates to ensure compliance with evolving provincial and federal laws while supporting global consistency.
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a pragmatic business partner, providing legal counsel on Databricks’ technology, product portfolio, and security/compliance architecture, especially as they relate to local compliance standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaborator: Partner with Finance, Information Security, and Product teams to align and enforce global contracting processes within the context of local business norms.

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of technology transaction experience, either at a top‑tier law firm or in‑house at a high‑growth SaaS company.
• Canadian Market Expertise: Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating cloud software sell‑side transactions in Canada, including deep understanding of Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA), public sector, and data residency requirements.
• Tech Savvy: Relevant experience with cloud‑based software, consumption, and commit‑based business models, and the nuances of the quarterly sales cadence.
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to successfully navigate complex legal issues involving information security, AI, and intellectual property (including open‑source software).
• Agility: Ability to prioritize competing demands and remain responsive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; bilingualism (English/French) is considered a significant asset for supporting our Quebec‑based business.
• Education &
  
  Qualifications:
  
  LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized law school, licensed to practice law, ideally a qualified member in good standing of at least one Canadian Provincial Bar.

Zone 1: $192,100–$264,100 USD

Zone 2: $172,900–$237,700 USD

Zone 3: $163,300–$224,500 USD

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