Legal Counsel
Palantir Technologies
Legal Counsel
Employment Type
Contract
Location
Abu Dhabi
Experience
Mid Level, Senior
Benefits
Requirements
Required Skills
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation and drafting on commercial and international government deals and transactions while supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
- Advise on complex legal and business matters across the company, including compliance and regulatory space.
- Partner closely with international sales teams on deal strategy and enterprise level relationships in-region.
- Assist in building infrastructure and processes to optimally deliver legal support in a scalable manner.
- Collaborate with Business, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams to drive deals to execution.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer in the US, UK, or another common law jurisdiction.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- 3-8 years post-qualification experience at a top firm and/or in-house.
- Bachelor of Law or equivalent law degree from a top-tier university/law school.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of and interest in regional (Middle East) laws, regulations, and policy developments.
- Organization, resourcefulness, and strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with technology and software licensing, especially for Middle East customers.
- Ability to develop creative solutions to novel issues.
- Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Health and well-being initiatives
- Hybrid work model (office + work-from-home options)
- Inclusive and supportive company culture
About the Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By empowering organizations with the right data, Palantir's platforms help solve complex real-world challenges across diverse industries, ranging from disaster response to drug development. Palantir’s in-house legal team values creativity, teamwork, and the ability to tackle challenging, time-sensitive projects for global impact. The company champions growth, well-being, and an inclusive culture for all employees.
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