Senior Corporate Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

, Corporate Counsel
10+ years of experience
JD or international equivalent
Membership in good standing in at least one state or foreign bar

Key responsibilities

Review and advise on legal, customer experience, and regulatory requirements for new business initiatives
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
Provide training to business teams on legal and regulatory matters
Review innovative marketing practices and materials
Streamline processes to support business clients and ensure a great customer experience

Qualifications

JD or international equivalent
10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least two years at a major multinational law firm
Membership in good standing in at least one state or foreign bar

Preferred qualifications

Ability to apply discretion and good judgment to ambiguous situations
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently with legal and business partners at all levels
Experience contributing to cross-functional teams
Keen interest in solving customer problems in new ways
Great sense of humor and willingness to grow and improve
Experience supporting growing and scaling business teams
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills

Introduction

Amazon is looking for a highly motivated Senior Corporate Counsel to join their Legal team. The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to Amazon's business and will be an integral part of the team. The successful candidate must be comfortable providing counsel directly to business leadership on both legal and business issues.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Counsel will have a diverse range of responsibilities, including:

- Reviewing and advising on legal, customer experience, and regulatory requirements for new business initiatives
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Providing training to business teams on legal and regulatory matters
- Reviewing innovative marketing practices and materials
- Streamlining processes to support business clients and ensure a great customer experience

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

- JD or international equivalent
- 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least two years at a major multinational law firm
- Membership in good standing in at least one state or foreign bar
- Ability to apply discretion and good judgment to ambiguous situations
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with legal and business partners at all levels
- Experience contributing to cross-functional teams
- Keen interest in solving customer problems in new ways
- Great sense of humor and willingness to grow and improve
- Experience supporting growing and scaling business teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills

Location and Compensation

The Senior Corporate Counsel position is open to candidates who can work out of either Arlington, VA or Seattle, WA. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,500/year in the lowest geographic market to $272,500/year in the highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company, and depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit .

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. The company 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. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation can do so by visiting .

Conclusion

If you are a highly motivated attorney with 10+ years of experience and a passion for providing legal support to a dynamic and growing business, then this Senior Corporate Counsel position with Amazon is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values hard work, fun, and making history, and help shape the future of one of the world's largest and most innovative companies. Apply now and be a part of Amazon's Legal team!

a day in the life
the successful candidate must possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; think creatively and programmatically to proactively solve problems; make high-judgment assessments of risk while effectively dealing with ambiguity; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; continually improve legal support programs and automate repetitive tasks; react with appropriate urgency and calmness to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action even without complete information; and roll up their sleeves in a typical start-up fashion to help the business with legal and non-legal issues. for individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit . for more information, please visit

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