Datadog is seeking an Employment Counsel to join our growing global Employment Legal team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the People team, business leaders, and cross-functional partners on a broad range of employment law matters impacting our workforce and culture. While your primary focus will be supporting our U.S. operations, you will also contribute to global initiatives and projects as the company continues to scale. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic people decisions while partnering across a fast-paced, collaborative technology organization. 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 You'll Do: Advise the People team and business leaders on a broad range of U.S. employment law matters, including recruiting, hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee relations, investigations, compensation, terminations, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour compliance. Draft, review, and provide legal guidance on employment-related documents, including offer letters, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employment policies. Partner cross-functionally with Legal, People, and business stakeholders to develop compliant employment practices and support strategic company initiatives. Provide employment law support throughout mergers, acquisitions, and post-close integration activities. Assess legal risk, recommend practical business solutions, and support decision-making on complex workforce matters. Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and help implement policies and processes that promote ongoing compliance. Who You Are: J.D. from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (New York preferred). At least 4 years of experien
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Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly. Brex’s AI-native automation and world-class service eliminate manual expense and accounting tasks for customers so they can focus on what matters most. Tens of thousands of the world's best companies run on Brex, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek. Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should
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Simplify expense management with Brex's finance platform. From company cards to banking, Brex helps you drive growth, automate processes, & earn more.
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