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 Privacy Counsel, you will give practical, business-oriented legal advice and counsel on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and European data protection matters to stakeholders across the organisation. You'll assess legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide guidance on complex issues including international data transfers, consent management, legitimate interests assessments, and data subject rights. In this role, 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 the GDPR and other key privacy laws and regulations (EU AI Act, ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR, CCPA, etc.). 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 prioritising 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 organisation 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
- Serve as a legal advisor on GDPR and European data protection matters, as well as on other key privacy and data protection laws and regulations (EU AI Act, ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
- Define and develop Palantir’s substantive positions on data protection agreements, privacy impact assessments, data incidents, data mapping exercises and compliance audits under GDPR and other legal/regulatory frameworks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), standard contractual clauses (SCCs), and other privacy-related contracts with vendors, customers, and partners.
- Draft or enhance privacy programme-related standards, policies, procedures and playbooks, and provide training in line with changing regulatory guidance and best practices.
- 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 product development, monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and develop compliance strategies for new requirements.
- 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 across the globe including the EU & the UK, the U.S, MENA, and the APAC regions.
- Willingness to work flexibly on a varied schedule based on the needs of the team (currently in the US and in Europe), 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.
- Expert knowledge of GDPR and EU data protection framework
- Extensive experience negotiating privacy contract terms in a variety of services, licensing, and other commercial agreements.
- In-house legal experience.
- Technical background.
What We Require
- Attorney in good standing, Qualified lawyer admitted in the UK or another major European jurisdiction
- Commercially-minded lawyer, 5+ years of experience with data protection and privacy laws and a particular focus on the software industry and AI technologies.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Palantir is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that all Palantirians share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to these values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world’s hardest problems.
Palantir is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and need to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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 city and or country 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 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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