Corporate Counsel (Satellites / Communications)

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech and ecommerce leader is seeking a qualified lawyer to join their legal team focused on the Amazon Leo initiative. The role involves supporting business leaders, developing creative legal strategies, and building processes to manage risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial agreements, excellent communication skills, and at least five years of legal experience. Travel may be required for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• At least five years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders in legal matters.
• Develop strategies for legal issues in a business-centric manner.
• Build processes to manage risks while allowing business flexibility.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Experience with commercial agreements

Experience with commercial transactions

Education

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

Job description

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Embedded with the Leo teams and support business leaders.
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business‑centric ways.
• Build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
• Travel, domestic and international, will be required.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

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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