Senior Counsel, Corporate & M&A
DatadogNew York, New York, USAPosted 24 February 2026
Job Description
The Legal team supports Datadog's 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 Datadog's intellectual property. Datadog's 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 MA 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 You'll Do:
Oversee and provide legal advice in connection with domestic and international MA 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 MA 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 MA at a nationally recognized law firm
Someone with a deep understanding of legal issues in both domestic and cross-border MA who can be creative and flexible when dealing with complex legal issues
Well-versed in technology companies and startups
Detail-oriented, independent self-starter and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
Experience with public company reporting and equity compensation a plus, but not required
Flexible and willing to take on different types of projects in a quickly scaling company as needed
A strong presenter with an ability to translate legal jargon to plain language
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits Growth:
Generous and competitive benefits package
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
Employee-focused best in class onboarding
Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
#LI-Hybrid
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$200,000
$250,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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