dbt Labs

Corporate Counsel

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Biotechnology, Data & Analytics, SoftwareIndustries

Corporate Counsel

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About Us

dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 50,000 teams every week.

As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Cloud customers, including JetBlue, HubSpot, Vodafone New Zealand, and Dunelm. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:

  • Code-based data transformations unlock transparency, flexibility, and collaboration
  • Analysts should adopt software engineering best practices to build trusted data products
  • Core analytics infrastructure should be open source and user-controlled
  • Analytic code—not just tools—should be shared and community-driven

dbt is now synonymous with analytics engineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the data control plane for enterprise teams around the world. And we’re just getting started. We’re growing fast and building a team of passionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about what makes us special by checking out our values.


Position Overview

We’re looking for a strategic and business-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our legal team and support a wide range of corporate legal functions. In this role, you’ll lead key initiatives across governance, financings, securities compliance, and strategic transactions, while partnering closely with various teams across the company.

This is a high-impact role for an attorney who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is looking to help shape the future of a rapidly growing technology company.


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.

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.

You have an edge if you have:

  • 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.

Hiring Process

  • Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Interview with Hiring Manager
  • Team interviews with current legal teammates and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Unlimited vacation time with a culture

Skills

Corporate Governance
Financings
Securities Compliance
Strategic Transactions
Legal Counsel
Contract Negotiation
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Data Privacy

dbt Labs

Cloud-based data management platform for analytics

About dbt Labs

GetDBT.com is a cloud-based data management platform that helps companies streamline their data development processes. It allows users to write business logic more efficiently, enhances code reusability, and ensures data quality through testing and governance features. Unlike its competitors, GetDBT.com focuses on scalability and complexity, making it suitable for businesses at various stages of data maturity. The company's goal is to empower organizations to manage their data effectively while providing reliable service through a subscription model.

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$403.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from Fivetran's integration may lead to customer attrition.
Dbt Mesh's complexity could cause integration challenges for existing users.
New executive appointments may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.

Differentiation

Dbt Labs offers a unique open-source analytics engineering tool for data transformation workflows.
The platform supports SQL-based data modeling, appealing to data analysts and engineers.
Dbt Mesh architecture allows cross-project model referencing, enhancing scalability for complex data needs.

Upsides

Collaboration with Fivetran enhances platform capabilities, attracting more enterprise clients.
Mark Porter's appointment as CTO could drive technological advancements and innovation.
Recent dbt Cloud enhancements improve collaboration, appealing to large teams and enterprises.

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