Commercial Counsel
About The Position
DataDome is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to lead the commercial legal function in the Americas and serve as the primary legal partner to its Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams. The role reports directly to the General Counsel and focuses on supporting the company’s growth while addressing legal issues involving technology, cybersecurity, and AI. The position is hybrid in New York City, with remote candidates in the United States also considered. The successful candidate will advise internal and external stakeholders with practical, business-focused guidance, work with urgency in a fast-growing environment, and adapt to a rapidly evolving legal and technology landscape.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD).
- Active admission to a US state bar.
- 5–10+ years of experience practicing law at a law firm, in-house, or both.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the technology sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial legal support for the Americas and serve as the primary legal partner to Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
- Draft and negotiate enterprise customer agreements, including SaaS, services, licensing, and data processing agreements.
- Draft and negotiate channel partner agreements, including reseller, referral partner, and marketplace agreements, as well as strategic partnership and vendor contracts.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to help close deals on time with clear, practical guidance.
- Create and maintain templates, playbooks, processes, and contract operations that support growth and align with company policies and corporate strategy.
- Review and advise on marketing campaigns, claims, content, and initiatives, and counsel on related technologies and best practices.
- Handle disputes from potential claims through resolution, provide strategic counseling, and apply lessons learned to mitigate risk.
- Track legal and regulatory developments in commercial law, cybersecurity, and AI, and work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve novel issues.
Benefits
- Hybrid and remote work options.
- $500 stipend to set up a workspace.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Annual professional development stipend.
- Company events and workshops, including two annual offsite events, summer and winter parties, and lunch-and-learns.
- Flexible perks intended to let employees choose what works best for them.
- Parent care gifts and care packages.
- 27 days of PTO plus 13 national holidays.
- 401(k) eligibility with matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
