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 to solve a multitude of challenges across the company, including in the 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 other common law jurisdiction
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• 3-8 years of 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 laws, regulations, and policy developments
• Organisational skills, resourcefulness, strong attention to detail
• Ability to deliver complex information concisely
• Familiarity with technology and software licensing, particularly with customers in the Middle East
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to novel issues
• Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities in a fast-changing environment
• Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Encouragement of growth and skill development
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements (office and WFH days)
• Inclusive workplace supporting diverse backgrounds

About the Company

Palantir Technologies builds world-leading software for data-driven decisions and operations, empowering partners to tackle critical challenges. From lifesaving medical research to crisis response, Palantir's solutions bring data to the people who can make the most impact. Palantir values creativity, teamwork, and diversity, striving for excellence regardless of background. Based in Dubai with hybrid work options, Palantir offers a collaborative environment tailored for impactful legal professionals ready to serve global and regional stakeholders.