Senior Counsel, Commercial

Full Timesenior

Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Mountain View, California; New York City, New York; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, D.C.Posted 6 days ago

Role Overview

Databricks is hiring a Senior Counsel, Commercial. This is a full-time role in Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Mountain View, California; New York City, New York; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, D.C.. Part of Databricks's Risk hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Risk roles is $140k-$170k (based on 121 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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About the Role

Databricks is looking for an experienced attorney to join our Commercial Legal team.

This role supports Databricks' sales organization on complex SaaS and other commercial transactions with sophisticated enterprise customers, including customers in regulated industries. You will independently lead negotiations, advise on deal strategy, and work as part of a collaborative team supporting Databricks' data and AI business. The role is well-suited for an attorney who exercises strong judgment and translates legal complexity into clear, practical advice for business stakeholders. This position reports to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Commercial.

The impact you will have:

Lead complex commercial transactions from first engagement through signature, including drafting and negotiating SaaS MSAs and related security, privacy, and AI terms, as well as order forms, statements of work, and related transaction documents
Partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, Security, Privacy, Product, and other stakeholders to resolve issues that affect deal execution
Advise on issues that arise in enterprise technology transactions, including data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and open source software
Help improve templates, fallback positions, guidance, and contracting processes
Provide concise, practical legal advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives

What we look for:

7+ years of relevant technology transactions experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex sell-side software, SaaS, and cloud transactions with enterprise customers
Strong familiarity with issues that commonly arise in commercial technology deals, including data privacy, information security, AI-related terms, intellectual property, and open source software
Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated negotiations, exercise sound judgment, and translate legal and business risk into practical advice
Experience supporting cloud, infrastructure, platform, or other technology companies
Strong communication and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
Experience supporting enterprise customers, including in regulated industries, is preferred
Juris Doctor and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$219,800—$302,300 USD

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Zone 2 Pay Range

$197,800—$272,050 USD

Pay Range Transparency

Zone 3 Pay Range

$186,900—$256,950 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Counsel, Commercial position at Databricks?

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Where is the Senior Counsel, Commercial position at Databricks located?

This position is based in Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Mountain View, California; New York City, New York; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, D.C.. Databricks has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Counsel, Commercial at Databricks earn?

Databricks has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Counsel, Commercial role at Databricks posted?

This role was posted on July 7, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Counsel, Commercial role at Databricks require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Databricks lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.