A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
The Role
Palantir’s in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As US Privacy Counsel, you will be responsible for developing and communicating Palantir's positions on key data protection issues to prospective and current customers, particularly in relation to US State Privacy Laws. You will partner closely with the commercial legal team to help accelerate and facilitate customer discussions and directly support complex negotiations.
We’re a team that values both creativity and teamwork - whether operating solo or collaboratively, we endeavor to achieve great results on challenging, time-sensitive projects. You'll be given open ended objectives and will find ways to turn them into outcomes. By focusing on the broad vision without losing sight of the details, you'll bring large and multi-phase projects to successful completion while prioritizing team outcomes over individual wins. You are able to deliver complex information in an understandable way, and can manage high touch stakeholders in a constantly shifting landscape.
You enjoy the responsibility that comes with owning problems and finding solutions. You are empathetic and able to effectively navigate a complex organization involving a wide variety of audiences, including under time-sensitive situations. You are ready to jump into a deal at a moment’s notice and become an expert on the intricate privacy details of the contracts that enable Palantir to implement its cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems. You are passionate about conceiving and implementing scalable systems that increase your impact, and that of the in-house legal team, over time.
Core Responsibilities
- Define and develop Palantir's substantive positions on data protection agreements, data protection impact assessments, data incidents, under US Federal & State Privacy Laws and court decisions.
- Directly support drafting and negotiation of customer data protection-related documentation.
- Draft or enhance privacy program-related standards, policies and playbooks, and provide training in line with changing regulatory guidance and best practices in the US, including in specific industries (e.g., healthcare).
- Assist in defining and building infrastructure to effectively communicate Palantir’s data protection positions in a scalable manner to Palantir's rapidly expanding portfolio of prospective and current customers.
- Collaborate closely with Business, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams to shepherd deals to execution and our products development.
- Have a strong understanding of the GDPR and other worldwide data protection laws to approach US analyses from a global perspective, as we operate on an international scale.
- Have a demonstrated interest in technology and AI, including recent AI regulatory developments. Review incoming requests for AI use cases and assist in maturing AI governance framework and policies from a data protection perspective.
What We Value
- Demonstrated ability developing creative and analytical solutions to novel issues.
- Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
- Willingness and curiosity to learn and implement new data privacy laws in the US but also across the globe including North America, the EU & the UK, and the APAC regions.
- Willingness to travel, and work flexibly on a varied schedule based on the needs of the team (currently in the EU), being available during nights and weekends as needed.
- Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team, leveraging effective communication, strong writing and customer service skills.
- Extensive experience negotiating privacy contract terms in a variety of services, licensing, and other commercial agreements.
What We Require
- Attorney in good standing, licensed in at least one US State.
- Commercially-minded lawyer, 3 to 6 years of experience in US Privacy Laws practice, with a particular focus on the software industry and AI technologies.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Preferred
- In-house legal experience.
- Technical background.
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $170,000 - $240,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.
Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.
Benefits
• Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
• Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
• Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan
Life at Palantir
We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at
Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.
In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.
If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process
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