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Lead Counsel, Strategic Alliances

Databricks · Bellevue, Washington; Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington · On-site

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About Databricks

Databricks offers a unified platform for data, analytics and AI. Build better AI with a data-centric approach. Simplify ETL, data warehousing, governance and AI on the Data + AI Platform. Backed by Battery, Insight and Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

You will report to the VP & Associate General Counsel, Strategic Alliances & Integration Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • You have at least 10 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm and / or in-house legal department at a high-tech company
  • You have a J.D. from a top-tier law school, and are a Member of a state bar in good standing
  • You have familiarity with open source licensing models (e.g., Apache 2.0, MIT, model-specific community licenses) and their use with open weight models
  • You are fluent in various partnering models, including OEM, resale, and marketplace-driven transactions, and related quote-to-cash implications
  • You are comfortable and enjoy partnering directly with cross-functional teams to understand, incorporate, and enforce operational requirements in our partnership structures
  • You have a programmatic mindset, experience managing multi-faceted projects, and an understanding of how to develop and simplify processes
More about this role

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Databricks is looking for a talented and experienced Lead Counsel to support strategic technology partnerships and other specialty initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a leading role in providing business-focused legal support for some of the most strategic and complex matters fueling Databricks' growth.

You will report to the VP & Associate General Counsel, Strategic Alliances & Integration

Strategic partnerships are an essential pillar to Databricks' providing the world's leading data & AI platform, integrating the broadest range of the latest leading technologies from proven partner providers. In this role, you will work closely with Databricks Strategic Alliances and cross-functional stakeholders, orchestrating advice and contributions across internal and external experts, and innovating to provide solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

A successful candidate will have deep proven experience navigating and negotiating complex, highly operational agreements with technology partners, including leading AI Model Providers and global hyperscalers, working with a wide range of internal stakeholders at all levels, including regular direct...

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