Corporate Counsel

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 Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a key advisor on corporate governance and securities matters, leveraging your public company experience to ensure our compliance and support our growth as a public company.

You will take ownership of critical areas such as investment management, trading compliance, strategic transactions, corporate governance, and public company reporting. In addition, you'll play a central role in structuring, implementing, and administering equity compensation plans for employees globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align our equity programs with Palantir's mission and values.

This is a high-impact role where you will consistently work cross-functionally and with leadership teams and will translate complex legal requirements into clear communications and actionable strategies that support Palantir's continued innovation and success as a public company.

In this role, you will join a team that values broad-based experience and a relentless drive to learn quickly in a dynamic environment. We prioritize practical solutions and outcomes that ensure compliance with public company requirements while maximizing benefits for our employee base and advancing Palantir's mission.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on a range of complex equity and corporate/securities issues.
• Help manage public company filings and related internal processes.
• Work on Board, Committee, and other corporate governance matters for Palantir and our subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Assist with a variety of corporate and securities transactions, including M&A and other strategic investments.
• Assist in management and administration of Palantir's equity portfolio.

What We Value

• Resourcefulness and the ability to solve problems, including non-traditional or undefined problems, creatively and analytically.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a way that is understandable and actionable.
• Ability to prioritize and communicate deadlines with internal and external stakeholders, and build constructive, high-trust relationships across teams and functions.
• Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations; display discretion and integrity in all interactions.

What We Require

• JD and active bar membership (or equivalent international qualification).
• 4+ years’ experience as a corporate or securities attorney at a top firm or in-house (a combination is even better).
• Knowledge of and experience with public company reporting requirements, corporate governance and board matters, and securities and strategic transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distill complexity into clarity.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 - $200,000 per year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock Units, a signing bonus, and other potential future incentives. The total compensation will be determined by each individual's qualifications, experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential signing bonus, benefits offered, and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as voluntary life insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible paid time off policy with no accrual.
• Two weeks of paid time off built in to the end of each year.
• Ten 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 backup care for all parents.
• Fertility and family-building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation.
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
• Enrollment in Palantir's 401(k) plan.

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.