Corporate Counsel, Kuiper

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled lawyer to join their dynamic legal team supporting an innovative satellite project. This role offers the chance to engage with complex legal issues and collaborate with various stakeholders across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a strong regulatory background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology. This position promises a stimulating environment where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow your expertise in international licensing and regulatory matters. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in law firms or in-house roles.
• Strong regulatory background and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage international regulatory matters for Project Kuiper.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams on legal strategies.

Skills

Regulatory Experience

Legal Analysis

Excellent English Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Post-qualification Legal Experience

Job 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.