Legal Counsel - US Government

Palantir's legal team works closely with the business to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact across the world. Our US Government lawyers are the legal backbone of Palantir's federal government business and are motivated by our mission to serve government clients.

As go-to advisors on the contracts that enable Palantir to deploy state-of-the-art technology to solve real-world problems, the role focuses on enabling government customers to unlock their data and power critical operations. Increasingly, that work sits at the intersection of law and policy, especially around AI, data governance, and national security technology.

In this role, you will work on issues across Palantir’s US government business, including negotiating agreements, responding to litigation and regulatory requests, advising business teams, and handling intellectual property, compliance, data privacy, and employment matters.

Core Responsibilities

• Understand relationships with US government customers and provide legal counsel in support of business goals.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and license agreements.
• Advise on product development, compliance, intellectual property rights, data privacy, and conflicts of interest.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage and resolve government inquiries.
• Monitor and analyze federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments related to AI policy, data governance, and national security technology regulation.
• Support responses to agency rulemaking and coordinate policy engagement efforts.
• Exercise initiative and creativity in solving complex challenges.

What We Value

• Passion for cutting edge technology and public policy challenges.
• Experience with federal policy, government contracting, software licensing, or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with AI, data, or technology policy debates at the federal level.
• Prior experience in government or exposure to policy development and regulatory processes.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.

What We Require

• J.D. degree and 3+ years of firm, in-house, or government experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to propose creative solutions to novel issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-changing environment.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000/year. Total compensation may also include restricted stock units, sign-on bonus, and other incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Additional paid time off at the end of each year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Leave of absence support programs.
• Paid parental leave and subsidized back-up care.
• Fertility and family building benefits.
• 401k plan enrollment.

In-person collaboration is encouraged, with some hybrid work options available depending on business needs.