Saas & Ai Corporate Counsel (Apac)

Meltwater; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to support regulatory matters for its satellite constellation initiative. The position can be based in Singapore or Sydney, Australia, with some travel to APAC regions.

You will handle regulatory filings in the Asia Pacific region and work closely with technical, regulatory, business, and legal teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal experience, a law degree, and bar admission, with a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Law degree and admission to relevant bar association.
• Experience mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Experience with satellite communications and regulatory filings.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, oral).
• Background in technology law, telecommunications law, regulatory matters, or international business matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory filings in the Asia Pacific region.
• Analyse complex and high-visibility regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with technical, regulatory, business, and other legal teams.
• Learn the technical details of the satellite constellation and related infrastructure.
• Strategise with regulators to benefit customers, especially in underserved communities.

Skills

Regulatory filings

Satellite communications

Technology law

Regulatory matters

International business

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo, Regulatory (Satellites)

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low‑latency, high‑speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for an experienced and technically savvy lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo. You will be responsible for regulatory filings, primarily in the Asia Pacific region, as well as analysing complex and novel issues with high visibility. You will work independently to deliver results, and also frequently collaborate with various legal and other stakeholders on strategic decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams, regulatory teams, business teams, and other legal teams.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. You will learn the technical details of our innovative constellation, satellites, software, and ground‑based infrastructure. You will regularly strategise about the best ways we can work with regulators to benefit our customers, particularly those in unserved and underserved communities.

• 5+ years of legal experience
• Law degree and admission to relevant bar association
• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in‑house work
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• Experience with satellite communications and regulatory filings
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, oral)
• Background in technology law, telecommunications law, regulatory matters, or international business matters

Base location: Singapore or Sydney, Australia. Some travel required.