Corporate Counsel - Product, Leo

Position: Corporate Counsel - Product, Amazon Leo
Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

As the Amazon Leo Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for advising the Leo team on product counseling matter globally.  You will handle legal issues in business-centric ways and develop processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to quickly develop services that prioritize and delight our customers.

Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.

Export Control Requirement:  Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

- Support global product development with comprehensive legal insights

- Develop innovative legal strategies that balance risk management with business flexibility

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex legal and regulatory challenges

- Create processes and frameworks that support rapid technological innovation

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of legal experience

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

- Experience advising across multiple partnerships and clients.

- Experience navigating complex legal and regulatory ambiguity in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

- Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment

- Experience working cross functionally across several teams

- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)

- Background in telecommunications or satellite technology regulations

- Strong understanding of legal frameworks in technology and communications sectors

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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USA, VA, Arlington -  -  USD annually

USA, WA, BELLEVUE -  -  USD annually