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 Commercial/IP Counsel, you will be responsible for all aspects of commercial contracting, including deal structuring, and drafting, review, and negotiation of revenue generating contracts. In particular, you will be an Intellectual Property subject matter expert on the commercial contracting team, owning strategic licensing transactions, Intellectual Property components of corporate transactions, and other complex Intellectual Property transactions. You will also be integral to developing scalable infrastructure for providing legal support to Palantir's rapidly growing portfolio of commercial customers, and play a strategic role in helping Palantir achieve its goals in a time of dynamic growth. You will be responsible for all aspects of advising Palantir's product development and technical implementation teams on Intellectual Property matters including open source software management, building with in-licensed components, safeguarding and growing Palantir's Intellectual Property portfolio, and product marketing matters.
We’re a team that values both creativity and teamwork. Whether operating solo or collaboratively, we endeavor to achieve great results on projects of all types. 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 business partners in a constantly shifting landscape.
Our ideal candidate should enjoy the responsibility and autonomy that comes with owning problems and finding solutions. You can effectively navigate a diverse organization involving a wide variety of audiences, including under time-sensitive situations. You are ready to jump into a deal or product development sprint at a moment’s notice and become an expert on the intricate details of the contracts and technology 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 Commercial Contracting and Intellectual Property teams.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead drafting and negotiation of commercial customer contracts.
- Intellectual Property subject matter expert in the commercial contracting team, owning drafting, negotiating, and advising on strategic licensing transactions, Intellectual Property components of corporate transactions, and other complex Intellectual Property transactions.
- Assist in open source software management, managing safe product development with in-licensed components, safeguarding and growing Palantir's Intellectual Property portfolio, and advising on product marketing matters.
- Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
- Assist in defining and building infrastructure to effectively deliver legal support in a scalable manner to Palantir's rapidly expanding customer portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with Business, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams to shepherd deals to execution.
- Collaborate closely with Product Development and Technical Implementation teams to facilitate the development of valuable, cutting-edge products.
What We Value
- Commercial contracting or technology transactions experience, in particular high-value complex strategic licensing transactions, and intellectual property subject matter expertise. Prior experience working in-house preferred, ideally at a high-growth SaaS company.
- Ability to manage nuanced commercial transactions, including the negotiation of SaaS and licensing agreements with our customers.
- Ability to advise on intellectual property matters arising in the context complex and highly technical software development.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a cross-functional team, using effective communication, strong writing and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability developing creative and analytical solutions to novel issues, while driving a portfolio of projects with minimal direction.
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly on a varied schedule based on the needs of the team, being available during nights and weekends as needed.
- Interest and skill in developing scalable legal infrastructure.
What We Require
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $135,000 - $200,000/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_, _please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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