Corporate Counsel, Kuiper

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced lawyer to join their dynamic team supporting an innovative satellite initiative. This role involves navigating complex international regulatory matters and collaborating with technical and business teams to drive strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, particularly in regulatory issues, and a passion for technology. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling challenging legal questions, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a groundbreaking project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Regulatory experience and excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on international regulatory matters for Project Kuiper.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver strategic legal solutions.

Skills

Regulatory Experience

Legal Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper 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 Project Kuiper's international licensing activity, focused on mobility. You will be embedded with the Project Kuiper team and be responsible for identifying and analysing complex and novel issues with high visibility. We need smart, self-motivated attorneys who can learn new and developing areas of law that they use to quickly form comprehensive strategies.

Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on a variety of international regulatory matters across EMEA that are important to Amazon's Project Kuiper. You will both work independently to deliver results, as well as frequently collaborate with various legal and other stakeholders on strategic decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with Kuiper's 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. This position will be based in London. Some travel, primarily in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, will be required in the future.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- At least 5 years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm or in-house counsel role
- At least 4 years of regulatory experience
- Excellent English, both spoken and written

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Proficiency in other languages
- Experience with satellite communications and regulatory filings
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience
- Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to work independently while contributing successfully to cross-functional teams

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