Amazon
Corporate Counsel
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Amazon’s Kindle, Web Services, and Consumer/B2B retail businesses are seeking talented attorneys for Corporate Counsel positions across our various teams. These attorneys will partner with the legal team and their business operations clients to achieve operational excellence, ensure compliance with state and federal regulators, consider legal issues of first impression and move strategic deals through to completion.
Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging and exciting. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.
Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.
Principal duties include:
Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contractsProviding ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, such as intellectual property, digital media and regulatory complianceProduct or service counseling supportServing as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic dealsResolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
This role may be based in any of the following locations: Arlington, VA.
Minimum Requirements:
JD degree and membership in at least one state bar is requiredAt least 5 full years of experience practicing law, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions3+ years' experience in a top national or international law firmIn-house experience is a plusAbility to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situationsAbility to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teamsExcellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us .
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Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging and exciting. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.
Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.
Principal duties include:
Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contractsProviding ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, such as intellectual property, digital media and regulatory complianceProduct or service counseling supportServing as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic dealsResolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
This role may be based in any of the following locations: Arlington, VA.
Minimum Requirements:
JD degree and membership in at least one state bar is requiredAt least 5 full years of experience practicing law, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions3+ years' experience in a top national or international law firmIn-house experience is a plusAbility to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situationsAbility to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teamsExcellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us .
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