General Counsel

DataDome • New York, NY

8h • $205,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

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. It is hybrid in New York City, with remote candidates in the United States also considered.

The position owns commercial deals from start to finish, including enterprise customer agreements, channel partner agreements, strategic partnerships, and vendor contracts. It supports deal velocity with practical guidance, builds scalable contract templates and processes, advises on marketing and brand matters, manages disputes and risk, and tracks legal and regulatory developments in commercial law, cybersecurity, and AI.

The successful candidate will earn trust across the business, prioritize effectively in a fast-growing environment, and bring rigor, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. Compensation is $205,000–$270,000, with final offers depending on location, experience, and skills.

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; technology-sector experience is ideal.
• Ability to build trust with internal clients, customers, partners, and colleagues through business understanding and creative solutions.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work with urgency, and roll up sleeves in a fast-growth environment.
• Rigor, independent thinking, adaptability, and willingness to learn quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience practicing law in the technology space.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial legal function in 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 close deals on time with clear, practical guidance.
• Create and maintain templates, playbooks, processes, and contract operations that support growth and align with policies and corporate strategy.
• Review and advise on marketing campaigns, claims, content, and initiatives, including counseling on related technologies and best practices.
• Handle disputes from potential claims through resolution, provide strategic counseling, and use 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.
• Parent-care gifts and care packages.
• 27 days of PTO plus 13 national holidays.
• 401(k) eligibility with matching.
• Complimentary snacks and drinks at the New York City office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree