Legal Counsel

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.