Deal Operations Administrator

Palantir Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off system based on need

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Palantir Technologies is looking for a Deal Operations Administrator to manage contract administration and support the in-house legal team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will handle various responsibilities throughout the customer contracting lifecycle, collaborate with sales and executives, and take ownership of specialized projects. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in legal or contract administration, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous legal and/or contract administrative support experience, preferably in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tooling.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Steer contracts through internal systems and coordinate input from various teams across Palantir for expertise, review and negotiation.
• Document drafting, processing, including formatting, cleanup, filing and executing agreements.
• Ensure alignment on deals and forecasting expectations across teams.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Project management

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tooling

Job description

About Palantir

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 proactively addresses legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As a Deal Operations Administrator you will handle a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the customer contracting lifecycle, supporting Palantir’s lawyers and contracting specialists, collaborating with the sales team and executives, and managing all aspects of contract administration. You will become an expert in your specific customer vertical, take ownership of specialized scaling projects and critical initiatives, and operate with resourcefulness and speed to drive revenue. Excellent communication skills and a desire to help others are essential.

Core Responsibilities

• Steer contracts through internal systems and coordinate input from various teams across Palantir for expertise, review and negotiation
• Document drafting, processing, including formatting, cleanup, filing and executing agreements
• Pilot the completion of customer onboarding forms
• Ensure alignment on deals and forecasting expectations across a variety of teams at Palantir including legal, finance, deal team and sales
• Maintain accurate records, report project metrics and track contractual terms
• Manage business‑specific strategic project work to enable the effective growth and scale of deal execution across the legal team

What We Value

• Ability to pivot quickly, anticipate needs and execute autonomously, with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to collaborate with a cross‑functional team, leveraging effective communication, strong writing and customer service skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization and a strong sense of ownership
• Demonstrated ability to identify business process inefficiencies and drive process improvements
• A "no task too big, no task too small" mentality. Willingness and ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed

What We Require

• 3+ years of previous legal and/or contract administrative support experience, preferably in a fast‑paced legal environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tooling
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects
• Initially 4 days per week in‑office which can be reduced to 2‑3 days longer term

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $112,000/year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock Units, sign‑on bonus and other potential future incentives. The 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.

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 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palantir is 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.