Employment Counsel - AMER

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

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 it asks for · 6

• 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 experience practicing U.S. employment law, with prior in-house experience preferred.
• Able to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while balancing legal risk with organizational objectives.
• An effective communicator who builds trusted relationships across Legal, People, and business teams and exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• International employment law, immigration, mobility, or multinational company experience is a plus.

What the job covers

• 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.

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Words the posting leans on

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