Associate Corporate Counsel

Amazon Middle East and North Africa FZ-LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Middle East and North Africa FZ-LLC is seeking a Qualified Lawyer to support the Business Conduct & Ethics program across all entities in EMEA. The role entails implementing compliance initiatives and advising on anti-corruption laws, providing a unique opportunity to impact corporate governance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience, particularly in compliance.
• Experience with international anti-corruption laws like FCPA or UK Bribery Act.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and implement compliance and ethics programs.
• Partner with various teams including Internal Audit and Finance.

Skills

Ethics

Judgment

Communication

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

The role will support the Business Conduct & Ethics program across all Amazon businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will help design, administer, and implement various elements of Amazon’s compliance and ethics program, including anti-corruption risk assessments; advice and guidance to attorneys and business leaders; policies on gifts, conflicts of interest, third party risk, corporate giving, etc.; managing education and communication initiatives; and partnering with BC&E investigations counsel, Internal Audit, HR, and Finance teams. The role reports to the Lead Business Conduct & Ethics Counsel for EMEA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Qualified lawyer with 2+ years of post-qualification experience, including in compliance;

- Experience with international anti-corruption law e.g. FCPA or UK Bribery Act etc.

- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Excellent judgment and practical approach to legal advice;

- Project management/ program design and implementation experience;

- Experience with risk assessment and risk management;

- Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environment;

- Familiarity with retail, cloud, software and/or media industries, and the respective regulatory environment;

- Team player who can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization;

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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Amazon Middle East and North Africa FZ-LLC