Join Datadog as a Legal Operations Analyst to support the scalability of the global legal team in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 10 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Support process improvements and optimizations
- Assist with technical teams to implement solutions
- Conduct vendor and customer sanction screenings
- Analyze data to drive initiatives
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders
Must have
- 2-3 years of experience with legal operations
- Proficiency with tools like Google Workspace and Salesforce
Nice to have
- Passionate about exploring technology
- Effective communicator
- Detail-oriented
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–3 years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Legal Operations Analyst at Datadog plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of the global legal team by streamlining processes and implementing technology solutions. This position requires familiarity with tools like Google Workspace and Salesforce, along with a background in legal operations or project management. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects. Datadog fosters a collaborative culture, making it a fitting environment for those who thrive on teamwork and innovation.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 22, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page September 22, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 15% of 39 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Salesforce we track (median $112,600 across 26 companies). See Salesforce salary trends
- Salesforce appears in 2.2% of 2881 comparable mid other roles in United States; DocuSign appears in 0.2% of 2881 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Legal Operations Analyst role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in New York, New York, USA.
- What's the salary range?
- Datadog lists $70,000–$93,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 2–3 years of relevant experience for this Legal Operations Analyst role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in New York, New York, USA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Brightflag, Confluence, Coupa, DocuSign, Google Workspace, Jira.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Legal Operations Analyst role at Datadog.
From the original posting
Datadog is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst to join our Legal Operations subgroup. In this role you’ll work closely with individuals across the organization in support of various legal-related matters, with a primary focus on supporting the scalability of the global legal team. 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 collaborates with virtually every team across the organization, from engineering to product to marketing.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with legal and non-legal process owners to support process improvements, optimization and automations
- Assist with technical teams to implement solutions and troubleshoot reported issues by the legal team
- Maintain knowledge resources for all legal subgroups and collaborate with legal and non-legal colleagues on various projects as needed
- Conduct vendor and customer sanction screenings to identify potential risks and inconsistencies and ensure compliance
- Analyze and use data to drive initiatives and assist in planning
- Support technology by becoming a superuser of systems utilized by the legal team
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders, addressing inquiries, concerns and providing timely updates on matters and escalating where appropriate
- Handle ad hoc projects within the legal subgroups as they arise
Who You Are:
- A Legal Operations Analyst with 2-3 years of experience with legal operations, contract management or project management experience
- Proficiency with tools e.g. Google Workspace, Brightflag, Docusign, Salesforce, Coupa, Confluence, Jira and Office365
- Passionate about exploring technology
- Able to move forward in times of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge
- An effective communicator and detail-oriented
- Someone with high integrity and strong judgment
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment where you’ll work on multiple projects at the same time, while meeting tight deadlines
Benefits and Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
Best in breed onboarding - Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
#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.
About Datadog:
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