Job Information
Amazon Corporate Counsel, Ring in Hawthorne, California
Description
Would you like to do cutting-edge legal work and help Amazon launch new devices and services? If so, we have a job for you! We are looking for a talented attorney to support our rapidly growing and evolving Devices business.
Key job responsibilities
You will serve as the primary lawyer responsible for a broad range of matters, including product support, marketing, privacy, and regulatory compliance. You will work directly with the business, providing day-to-day input on business and strategy, and serving as counsel on strategic issues. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Hawthorne, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Prior privacy or product counsel experience
Ability to demonstrate great judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Ability to build rapport with and earn trust of business partners
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/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. 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.