The Legal team supports Datadogs rapid growth by providing a wide range of legal services across a highly dynamic technology company from driving new business via contracts and compliance efforts to protecting Datadogs intellectual property. Datadogs Legal team works with virtually every team across the organization from engineering to product to marketing.
Datadog is looking for a business-savvy attorney to provide legal counsel for M&A and other strategic transactions globally from diligence to execution and integration. As Senior Counsel you will also support securities law governance and other corporate matters.
At Datadog we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What Youll Do :
- Oversee and provide legal advice in connection with domestic and international M&A and other transactions including due diligence deal structuring agreement drafting and negotiation stakeholder presentation materials and outside counsel management
- Work closely with corporate development and other teams on a multi-functional basis developing trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach
- Represent the Legal Department on post-closing integration matters
- Develop standardized processes and documents to develop scale efficiency and best practices across M&A and other strategic transactions
- Support public company reporting including the drafting and review of Forms10-K and 10-Q and Section 16 filings
- Assist in the preparation for the annual shareholder meeting including drafting of proxy materials
- Support the administration of equity compensation including award agreements and trading plans
- Oversee subsidiary maintenance including entity formation
- Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters
Who You Are :
A licensed attorney with at least 5 years of experience in M&A at a nationally recognized law firmSomeone with a deep understanding of legal issues in both domestic and cross-border M&A who can be creative and flexible when dealing with complex legal issuesWell-versed in technology companies and startupsDetail-oriented independent self-starter and able to thrive in a dynamic environmentExperience with public company reporting and equity compensation a plus but not requiredFlexible and willing to take on different types of projects in a quickly scaling company as neededA strong presenter with an ability to translate legal jargon to plain languageDatadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. Thats okay. If youre passionate about technology and want to grow your skills we encourage you to apply.
Benefits & Growth :
Generous and competitive benefits packageNew hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase planContinuous career development and pathing opportunitiesEmployee-focused best in class onboardingInternal mentor and cross-departmental buddy programFriendly and inclusive workplace cultureBenefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1