Corporate Counsel (Satellites / Communications)

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology initiative in the UK is seeking a talented lawyer to join the legal team, supporting business leaders and handling legal issues creatively. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of post-qualification legal experience and strong communication skills. This role also entails some travel both domestically and internationally. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to the company’s values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of post-qualification legal experience required.
• Experience working closely with senior executives preferred.
• Capable of handling legal issues in a business-centric way.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders embedded with the Leo teams.
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues and allow business flexibility.
• Prepare for some domestic and international travel.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience with commercial agreements

Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to develop strategies for legal issues

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least five years of post-qualification legal experience

Job description

Overview

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 a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Leo Legal team.

This position may require access to export-controlled information (ECI) subject to EAR and ITAR. Final employment decision is contingent upon satisfactory completion of export control screenings and obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals, based on nationality, citizenship, and other factors considered by applicable export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• You will be embedded with the Leo teams and support business leaders. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
• We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Experience with commercial agreements and commercial transactions
• A qualified lawyer with at least five years of post-qualification legal experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
• Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent

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