Corporate Counsel

Summary

Join dbt Labs as a Corporate Counsel and provide legal counsel across various corporate functions. Lead initiatives in governance, financings, securities compliance, and strategic transactions. Partner with internal teams to support equity compensation, M&A, and employment matters. Advise on investor relations, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Build scalable legal processes and policies. This is a high-impact role for a dynamic, fast-paced environment, shaping the future of a rapidly growing technology company. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including unlimited vacation, 401k, comprehensive healthcare, and generous parental leave.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 3-6+ years of legal experience at a law firm counseling high-growth technology companies and/or in-house at a technology company
• Experience in corporate governance, equity and debt financings, M&A, and securities compliance
• Deep knowledge of equity compensation structures
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset with a high degree of business acumen and risk judgment
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad spectrum of corporate legal matters, including corporate governance, board and stockholder matters, and subsidiary management
• Manage and support equity and debt financings, including due diligence, negotiation, and execution
• Partner cross-functionally to support equity compensation strategy and administration, including oversight of equity plans and grants
• Support M&A and other strategic transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and post-closing integration
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to advise on employment, compensation, and benefits matters
• Provide legal guidance on investor relations and securities law matters
• Support risk management, insurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives across the business
• Identify areas for process improvement and help build scalable legal processes and policies that align with business goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fundraising efforts, IPO experience, or have worked at a publicly traded company
• Experience working at a scaling, global tech company
• Administration and experience working with platforms like Carta

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Flexible stipends for: Health & Wellness
• Home Office Setup
• Cell Phone & Internet
• Learning & Development
• Office Space