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About the position
Databricks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel to support our U.S. Federal and State & Local Education (SLED) teams. Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will play a key role in navigating complex public sector transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on critical legal matters in a rapidly evolving cloud and AI-driven environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Databricks' public sector strategy while working at the cutting edge of AI, cloud, and data innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation and drafting of customer agreements with federal, state, and local agencies, balancing legal risk and business objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance on government procurement rules, including FedRAMP, state-specific regulations, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Advise on cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC to support Databricks' growing public sector business.
- Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local regulations impacting cloud and AI adoption in the public sector, advising internal teams on risks and opportunities.
- Partner with sales, compliance, security, engineering, and policy teams to develop legal strategies that align with business goals.
- Support bid protests, contract disputes, and other public sector legal matters, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on public sector transactions and government contracts (in-house experience at a high-growth technology company preferred).
- Expertise in federal, state, and local procurement processes, including GSA schedules, VAR transactions, IDIQs, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Deep understanding of public sector cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and agency-specific security requirements.
- Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and communicate effectively with internal teams, government stakeholders, and external counsel.
