Corporate Counsel, Litigation

5-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

& HR

H1: Corporate Counsel, Litigation - Services LLC
H2: Job ID: 2598095 Litigation and Regulatory Legal Practice Experience

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing and supervising domestic and international disputes and risk areas, including worldwide competition
- Directly engaging with government officials, including regulators
- Directing overall case and matter strategy including selecting and managing outside counsel
- Assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management
- Providing advice and counsel to internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and often novel legal issues

Requirements:

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of litigation and regulatory legal practice experience
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- 8+ years of litigation and regulatory experience
- Hands-on experience in complex domestic and international business litigation, in particular on antitrust matters, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in a variety of pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts
- Broad experience advising on domestic and international competition litigation and regulatory issues
- Federal judicial clerkship
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization
- Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environments
- Sound and practical business judgment and good old-fashioned common sense
- Familiarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
- Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with paralegals, assistants, other lawyers, and business clients
- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
- Experience in crisis management and response

Salary Information:

- The base pay for this position ranges from $123,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our 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, offering a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits in addition to base pay.
- Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
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Experience Information:

- Candidates must have a Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of litigation and regulatory legal practice experience is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work experience.
- Candidates with 8+ years of litigation and regulatory experience are preferred.
- Hands-on experience in complex domestic and international business litigation, particularly in antitrust matters, is highly desired.
- Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with and advise senior executives is essential.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in ambiguous environments is required.
- Familiarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and their legal and regulatory environment is preferred.
- Strong ethics and professional integrity are expected.
- Experience in crisis management and response is a plus.

Job Summary:

Amazon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced litigator to join their Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, Litigation. This role will involve managing and supervising domestic and international disputes and risk areas, including worldwide competition, and providing advice and counsel on a variety of complex legal issues. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent, as well as 5+ years of litigation and regulatory legal practice experience. They should also have experience in a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work, preferably with 8+ years of litigation and regulatory experience. Strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a familiarity with Internet, software, and media industries, are also highly desired. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,100/year to $229,000/year, depending on market location and job-related experience. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits in addition to base pay. Interested candidates should apply through the internal or external career site.

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