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Uphold

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 About Uphold
 
 
 
 Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking, and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services, and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.
 
 
 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
 
 
 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
 
 
 The opportunity
 
 
 The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold&rsquo;s General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors.
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 Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company.
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 Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering.
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 Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions.
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 Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets.
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 Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company.
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 Other duties as required or assigned.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Law degree from a recognized university.
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 Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
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 8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
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 Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred.
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 Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus.
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 Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
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 Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
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 Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude.
 
 
 
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 What we have to offer you
 
 
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 An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
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 An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
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 Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
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 A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
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 Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
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 Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
 
 
 
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 Be part of a great company that is revolutionizing financial services. Apply now!
 
 
 If this job isn&rsquo;t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.
 
 
 Salary: $200,000+ bonus, benefits, unlimited PTO
 
 
 EEOC Employer
 
 
 We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.
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Senior Legal Counsel

Deutsche Bank

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 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Title
 
 Senior Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Corporate Title
 
 Vice President
 
 
 
 Location
 
 New York, NY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 A vacancy has arisen for a structured products lawyer to join the US Sales &amp; Trading Legal team, in New York. The role involves supporting our businesses by providing transactional and regulatory guidance with respect to derivative transactions and structured note issuances.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer You
 
 
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 A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
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 A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
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 Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
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 Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
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 Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
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 Advising on US legal and regulatory aspects of structured product transactions, or organizing external counsel to provide that advice
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 Drafting, or organizing external counsel to draft, documentation for complex derivative transactions across multiple asset classes (credit, foreign exchange, rates and commodities), repurchase agreements and structured note issuances
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 Spotting legal risk issues, working on product development, internal product approval, netting and other relevant processes
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 Be embedded with US Sales &amp; Trading Legal team members reporting to the head of the US Sales &amp; Trading Legal team
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 Working with internal clients from across the globe, but particularly with colleagues in the New York front-office team, and the New York and Jacksonville Legal teams
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 Skills You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
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 A good quality academic training in law, and qualification as a US attorney
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 At least a moderate level of legal transactional experience with derivatives, repo and/or other structured financial transactions, gained as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house (Note that although the product range is broad, we do not expect candidates to have experience in every asset class or product type)
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 A genuine interest in financial services and markets
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 Skills That Will Help You Excel
 
 
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 The ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
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 Good commercial sense and excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 Excellent legal analytical skills and problem-solving ability and willingness to be versatile and develop knowledge about different departments within the Bank
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 A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships
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 The ability to establish priorities, multi-task and coordinate work activities simultaneously
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 Expectations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 It is the Bank&rsquo;s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank&rsquo;s hybrid working model.
 
 
 
 
 
 Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
 
 
 
 
 
 The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $280,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate&rsquo;s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Deutsche Bank Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That&rsquo;s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti&shy;cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!
 
 
 Learn more about your life at Deutsche Bank through the eyes of our current employees https://careers.db.com/life
 
 
 
 
 
 # Hybrid #
 
 
 
 
 
 We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
 
 
 Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
 
 
 
 
 
 We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank&rsquo;s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
 
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Senior Legal Counsel - Vice President

International Rescue Committee

<div>The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background/IRC Summary:
IRC&rsquo;s Office of General Counsel, reporting to the President and CEO, provides legal advice and guidance to IRC management and the Board of Directors on a wide range of matters affecting the IRC and its affiliated entities, including employment issues, governance, contracting, requests for information, policy formulation and internal compliance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. OGC is also responsible for overseeing domestic and international litigation and managing relationships with outside counsel.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Associate General Counsel is a full-time position, based in New York with hybrid in-person and remote work, which will work with the General Counsel and other staff within the General Counsel&rsquo;s Office providing legal advice on matters pertaining to the organization&rsquo;s operational departments such as People &amp; Culture, international humanitarian and development programs, domestic refugee resettlement offices and headquarters functions. They will assist with intra-organizational legal issues, including internal practices and human resources, compliance, procurement activities, state and country registrations, regulatory and private donor compliance, and contract review and drafting.
Primary Responsibilities of this Role:
<ul><li>Provide expertise and advice in areas relating to employee benefits and employment law at all stages of the employment life cycle from recruiting to separation, including organizational compliance with ERISA-qualified plans.
</li><li>Provide legal support with labor negotiations and develop, implement and administer collective bargaining agreements.
</li><li>Work with external counsel and internal clients in responding to litigation and regulatory inquiries, including employment related litigation.
</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts and documents as needed, including but not limited to, service, licensing, non-disclosure, fundraising, consultant, procurement, data sharing and other commercial contracts, terms and conditions, memoranda of understanding, and other business arrangements in a timely, efficient and client-centered manner.
</li><li>Assist in maintaining organizational governance policies and procedures, as well as legal compliance reviews of grant and other funding materials.
</li><li>Provide continued support to internal IRC departments, including People &amp; Culture; Crisis Response, Recovery &amp; Development; Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration; Finance; Private Fundraising/Global Partnerships and Philanthropy; Global Supply Chain; and directly to the program offices.
</li><li>Conduct background information and legal research as appropriate.
</li><li>Develop and deliver training on legal and regulatory compliance matters.
</li><li>Occasional domestic and international travel as needed for work.
</li><li>Perform other job-related duties, research various issues and undertake special projects as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsels.
</li></ul>Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: General Counsel
Job Requirements:
<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited law school and admitted to practice and in good standing with New York State.
 
4-7 years of legal practice required, including US law firm, in-house, or comparable experience.
</li><li>Background in employee benefits and/or traditional labor law strongly preferred.
</li><li>Experience with labor negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
</li><li>Excellent contract drafting and negotiating skills.
</li><li>Expertise in legal research and excellent writing skills.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills: communicating and collaborating effectively with colleagues and third parties in an international, multi-cultural environment.
</li><li>Solid organizational skills: should be able to plan efficiently for and manage multiple projects and a wide-ranging workload, delivering timely advice in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Experience working with exempt organizations strongly preferred.
</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams and related software.
</li><li>Committed to IRC's mission and values of Integrity, Equality, Service and Accountability.
</li></ul>Working Environment: Standard office work environment (including combination of in-office and remote work schedule).
Compensation: ( Pay Range: $135,000-$150,000 ) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way &ndash; our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability &amp; life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Associate General Counsel

<div>Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees&rsquo; growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world&rsquo;s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance &ndash; and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We&rsquo;re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel to join our Legal team. This role is located in New York, New York or Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you&rsquo;ll make an impact in the following ways:
<ul>
<li>Report to Head of Legal for BNY Pershing/BNY Wealth Services and serve as a key adviser to the business.</li>
<li>Manage and negotiate contracts for Pershing for a variety of advisory, custody, operational and technology services.</li>
<li>Provide general legal support to the broker-dealer and registered investment adviser as needed.</li>
<li>Advise on new product development and regulatory risk management decisions.</li>
<li>Keep informed on legislation and rulemaking affecting business operations and developments in bank, broker-dealer and advisory law practice, updating the team and management as appropriate.</li>
<li>Collaborate with business leaders and associates to develop legal and regulatory best practices.</li></ul> 
 
To be successful in this role, we&rsquo;re seeking the following:
<ul>
<li>15+ years legal experience with a focus on product development, contracts and investment advisory and/or broker-dealer issues.</li>
<li>In-House experience with a Broker-Dealer, Registered Investment Adviser or at a regulatory agency strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills to influence and impact business decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires hands-on support, business teamwork and the ability to multi-task.</li>
</ul>
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

BNY Newsroom

BNY LinkedIn 


 Here&rsquo;s a few of our recent awards:
<ul>
<li>America&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025</li>
<li>World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025</li>
<li>&ldquo;Most Just Companies&rdquo;, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025</li></ul> 
 
Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life&rsquo;s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 


BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. 
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $136,500 and $275,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs. 
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</div>

Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel

Datadog

<div>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 M&amp;A 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:
<ul>
<li>Oversee and provide legal advice in connection with domestic and international M&amp;A and other transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, agreement drafting and negotiation, stakeholder presentation materials, and outside counsel management</li>
<li>Work closely with corporate development and other teams on a multi-functional basis, developing trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach</li>
<li>Represent the Legal Department on post-closing integration matters</li>
<li>Develop standardized processes and documents to develop scale, efficiency and best practices across M&amp;A and other strategic transactions</li>
<li>Support public company reporting including the drafting and review of Forms10-K and 10-Q and Section 16 filings</li>
<li>Assist in the preparation for the annual shareholder meeting including drafting of proxy materials</li>
<li>Support the administration of equity compensation including award agreements and trading plans</li>
<li>Oversee subsidiary maintenance including entity formation</li>
<li>Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters</li>
</ul>
Who You Are:
<ul>
<li>A licensed attorney with at least 5 years of experience in M&amp;A at a nationally recognized law firm</li>
<li>Someone with a deep understanding of legal issues in both domestic and cross-border M&amp;A who can be creative and flexible when dealing with complex legal issues</li>
<li>Well-versed in technology companies and startups</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, independent self-starter and able to thrive in a dynamic environment</li>
<li>Experience with public company reporting and equity compensation a plus, but not required</li>
<li>Flexible and willing to take on different types of projects in a quickly scaling company as needed</li>
<li>A strong presenter with an ability to translate legal jargon to plain language</li>
</ul>
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 &amp; Growth:
<ul>
<li>Generous and competitive benefits package</li>
<li>New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan</li>
<li>Continuous career development and pathing opportunities</li>
<li>Employee-focused best in class onboarding</li>
<li>Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program</li>
<li>Friendly and inclusive workplace culture</li>
</ul>
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.<div>

About Datadog:

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.

Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Privacy and AI Guidelines:

Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.</div></div>

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