Senior Counsel, Employment

Senior Counsel, Employment (APAC) – Databricks Join the Databricks Legal team as Senior Counsel, Employment (APAC). The role reports to Databricks' Senior Director and Associate General Counsel of Global Employment and Litigation and will be the first APAC-based hire, establishing foundational processes and compliance frameworks across Australia, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and other Asia Pacific locations. About The Team Databricks Legal uses legal resources and expertise to support growth and strategic objectives, protecting the company while balancing risk and opportunity. What We Look For The Senior Counsel, Employment (APAC) will provide legal counseling to the Databricks People Team on all matters related to its workforce across APAC and will support global employment projects. Responsibilities Provide pragmatic, risk-balanced employment advice across the APAC region on matters including hiring and recruiting, contingent worker arrangements, labor relations, investigations, performance management, discipline and termination, redundancies and restructuring plans, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, flexible working requests, pay practices, compensation and benefits (including sales compensation plans and bonus programs), restrictive covenants, and protection of confidential information. Manage pre‐litigation employment disputes and agency matters, including investigating claims, negotiating resolutions, and drafting separation and settlement agreements. Direct employment litigation with outside counsel, including selecting counsel, controlling budgets, directing litigation strategy, and reviewing work product. Proactively monitor legal developments across APAC jurisdictions and translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance for the People Team and business stakeholders. Draft employee-facing policies, handbooks, and other resources. Prepare and lead training events on employment law–related matters. Support M&A by conducting employment‐related due diligence, identifying risks and mitigation, and advising on workforce integration. Establish and maintain credibility and trust with internal clients, legal team members, and other partners. Required Qualifications Qualified attorney with 8+ years of relevant experience post‐qualification. Native or business‐level English speaker with high‐level written English skills. Employment law practice at a top international law firm. In‐house employment counsel role at a multinational company (firm secondment experience acceptable; technology industry preferred). Experience supporting business operations across multiple locations. Experience supporting multi‐jurisdictional projects. Experience providing advice directly to clients. Strong work ethic and the highest level of integrity and business ethics. Great attention to detail and judgment, including for when to elevate matters to legal leadership. Benefits Databricks offers comprehensive benefits and perks to meet the needs of all employees. For specific details in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Databricks fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and considers candidates 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, the employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone. Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level Employment type: Full‐time Job function: Legal Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr