Legal Counsel - US Government

Core Responsibilities

Understand Palantir's relationship with its US government customers and provide advice and counsel in support of Palantir's business goals.

Draft and negotiate contracts and license agreements.

Advise on product development issues, compliance, intellectual property rights, data privacy, conflicts of interest, and more.

Develop and implement strategies to manage and resolve government inquiries.

Monitor and analyze federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to Palantir's government business including AI policy, data governance frameworks, and national security technology regulation.

Engage with policy processes where Palantir has an interest, including supporting responses to agency rulemaking, coordinating with government affairs colleagues on Capitol Hill engagement, and contributing to external policy positions.

Exercise initiative and creativity in solving challenges.

What We Value

Passion for cutting edge technology and working on complex public policy challenges.

Experience with federal policy, government contracting, software licensing, or regulatory compliance — a combination is ideal.

Familiarity with AI, data, or technology policy debates at the federal level.

Prior experience in government with exposure to policy development or regulatory processes.

Active security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a security clearance.

Strong analytical and writing skills.

What We Require

J.D. degree and 3+ years of firm, in-house, or government experience (a combination is even better!).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and commitment to working on a team rather than in a silo.

Demonstrated ability to propose creative solutions to novel issues.

Strong organizational skills with an ability to multitask and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.