Director, Legal - Remote

Dataiku is The Universal AI Platform™, giving organizations control over their AI talent, processes, and technologies to unleash the creation of analytics, models, and agents. Providing no-, low-, and full-code capabilities, Dataiku meets teams where they are today, allowing them to begin building with AI using their existing skills and knowledge. Company Description Dataiku was founded on the principle that in order to succeed in the world’s rapidly evolving ecosystem, companies — no matter what their industry or size — must elevate their people to continuously innovate. Since 2013, Dataiku has been the leader in democratizing data and empowering organization-wide collaboration. We’ve been a part of the AI journey of thousands of organizations and teams, and we have a pretty good idea of the formula for success: Everyday AI. Our customers trust us because we understand and address the complexities of their organizations in systemizing the use of data and AI. Job description Dataiku is seeking a talented, highly motivated team player to serve as Director, Legal to lead our Americas commercial legal team, supporting the continued growth of Dataiku. We are looking for a self-starter and solution-oriented team player who is excited to become a trusted advisor to our business, primarily supporting go-to-market activities in the Americas. This is a great opportunity to work on commercial transactions in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This position will report to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, and may be based anywhere in the United States. Responsibilities: • Lead a team of commercial legal attorneys, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality legal support, and acting as a player/coach. • Review and negotiate enterprise software license and SaaS agreements, partner agreements and a variety of other agreements supporting go-to-market and procurement activities. • Provide practical guidance to Dataiku’s go-to-market teams to drive rapid revenue growth across AMER. • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, finance, product, and security teams, to understand business objectives and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions. • Advise the marketing team on legal aspects of marketing campaigns, promotions, and intellectual property. • Support the procurement team on vendor contracts and related legal matters. • Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial activities and provide proactive advice to minimize exposure. • Stay abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the technology industry and commercial transactions. • Develop and implement legal best practices, policies, and training programs for commercial teams. • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned as needed to support the business needs, in particular in relation with intellectual property, privacy and/or regulatory matters. Requirements: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. • Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial legal roles, with a significant focus on technology transactions. • Extensive experience with commercial contracting for both on-premise software licensing and Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements. • Proven experience leading and managing a team of legal professionals. • Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Experience supporting sales, marketing, and procurement functions. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively. • High level of integrity and professional ethics. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous in-house experience at a technology and/or international company. • Familiarity with data protection law and other privacy regimes, preferably in a technology context. • Experience with public sector (Fed/SLED), health care, financial services, or other regulated industries. What are you waiting for! At Dataiku, youll be part of a journey to shape the ever-evolving world of AI. Were not just building a product; were crafting the future of AI. If youre ready to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your personal growth, we cant wait to welcome you to Dataiku! Our practices are rooted in the idea that everyone should be treated with dignity, decency and fairness. Dataiku also believes that a diverse identity is a source of strength and allows us to optimize across the many dimensions that are needed for our success. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, veteran status or any other aspect which makes an individual unique or protected by laws and regulations in the locations where we operate. This applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, performance, promotion and termination and all other conditions and terms of employment. Remote Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Ecosystems, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intellectual Property (IP), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, License Agreements, Licensing Negotiations, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Privacy Regulations, Product Development, Promotional Programs, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Revenue Growth, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Support, Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training Program, Vendor/Supplier Selection About the Company: Dataiku Apply tot his job