Associate Corporate Counsel

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Regulatory
Full-time
Associate Corporate Counsel


# Associate Corporate Counsel

Amazon is seeking talented attorneys for Associate Corporate Counsel positions across its various teams. This role is critical to help Amazon achieve operational excellence, ensure compliance with state and federal regulators, consider legal issues of first impression and move strategic deals through to completion.

## Job Description

The Associate Corporate Counsel is responsible for:

- Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contracts
- Providing ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, such as intellectual property, digital media and regulatory compliance
- Product or service counseling support
- Serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic deals
- Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries

Some travel, domestic and international, may be required. This role may be based in either Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA.

## Qualifications

Applicants should have:

- A JD degree and membership in at least one state bar
- At least 2 full years of experience practicing law, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions

Preferred qualifications:

- 2+ years' experience in a top national or international law firm
- In-house experience is a plus
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines

## Compensation

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 .

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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. Dependent 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 . Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is looking for talented attorneys to join its teams as Associate Corporate Counsel. The primary duties of this role include structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, and serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic deals. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required. This role may be based in either Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA.

Applicants should have a JD degree and membership in at least one state bar, and at least 2 full years of experience practicing law, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years' experience in a top national or international law firm and in-house experience. Applicants should have the ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations, the ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams, and excellent organizational skills.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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 and may provide equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company 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. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation can visit .

for individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit . for more information, please visit

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