About this role
Serving as the initial point of contact for operational questions, the Legal Operations Specialist executes legal workflows, coordinates approvals, and triages incoming correspondence to keep the legal team running smoothly. Working alongside other team members, this person helps implement key systems, optimize processes, manage projects, and create performance metrics while partnering with colleagues across the company to build scalable solutions.
Palantir's in-house legal team acts as the backbone for business growth, addressing legal issues proactively and cultivating strong relationships internally. The position requires a combination of execution skills, project management, and process optimization within a dynamic environment. Candidates who thrive in this role demonstrate initiative, discretion, resourcefulness, and a strong desire to be helpful when solving challenges.
What you will do
- Execute legal operational workflows and procedures as a first point of contact while looking for ways to continuously improve and drive efficiency.
- Support the execution of legal requests by coordinating approvals, signatures, documentation, and other operational follow-through.
- Manage and triage incoming requests and correspondence for the legal team to ensure items are appropriately prioritized, routed, tracked, and resolved.
- Scale the operations, systems, and ongoing innovation of the legal team in partnership with existing leaders and teammates.
- Craft and implement processes to reduce friction and enable team members, leaders, and business counterparts to focus on their core work.
What you need
- Bring 3+ years of operational experience, preferably within a fast-paced or dynamic legal team environment.
- Demonstrate experience with technical tooling and data analysis project management software.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail, including keeping accurate records and diligently tracking key project metrics.
- Show demonstrated experience identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve processes and tools to enhance efficiency and drive results.
- Build cross-functional relationships with key resources and business partners across a legal team while advising, influencing decisions, and managing change.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Take what you need paid time off, plus 2 weeks paid time off at the end of each year
- 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- 401k plan enrollment
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
Palantir encourages employees to work from offices to foster connectivity and innovation, though many teams offer hybrid options like working from home a day or two a week. Based on business need, certain roles allow for remote work on an exceptional basis, requiring employees to work from the state in which they are employed.
What is the salary range for the Legal Operations Specialist position?
The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year. Total compensation may also include restricted stock units, a sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.
What kind of experience is required to apply?
Candidates need 3+ years of operational experience, preferably in a fast-paced or dynamic legal team environment. Applicants must also have experience with technical tooling and data analysis project management software along with meticulous attention to detail.