Director, Legal

@ Dataiku

Overview

Dataiku is The Universal AI Platform™, empowering organizations to take control of their AI talent, processes, and technologies. As the Director, Legal at Dataiku, you will lead our Americas commercial legal team and support go-to-market activities in the region.

Company Description

Founded on the principle of continuous innovation and democratizing data, Dataiku has been empowering teams since 2013. We work with thousands of organizations in their AI journey by providing no-, low-, and full-code capabilities.

Job Description

In this role, you will be a self-starter and solution-oriented team player, acting as a trusted advisor to our business. Reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, you may work from anywhere in the United States and will be hands-on as a player/coach for the commercial legal team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of commercial legal attorneys.
• Review and negotiate enterprise software license and SaaS agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to drive revenue growth across the Americas.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, product, security, and marketing teams.
• Support procurement on vendor contracts and legal matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and offer proactive advice.
• Stay informed on legal and regulatory changes in technology.
• Develop legal best practices, policies, and training programs.
• Handle additional tasks including intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. state bar membership.
• Minimum of 10 years in commercial legal roles, focusing on technology transactions.
• Experience in both on-premise software licensing and SaaS contracting.
• Proven leadership experience with legal teams.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting sales, marketing, and procurement functions.
• Effective management of multiple priorities and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous in-house experience at a technology or international company.
• Familiarity with data protection law and privacy regimes.
• Experience with regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or public sector.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dataiku is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For accommodations, please contact reasonable-accommodations@dataiku.com.

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Key skills/competency

• Commercial Contracting
• Legal Negotiation
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Software Licensing
• SaaS Agreements
• Risk Management
• Business Advisory
• Policy Development
• IP and Privacy