Corporate Counsel, Transportation and Logistics

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to support its logistics and operations in Japan. This role involves providing legal guidance on a variety of commercial and regulatory matters while working closely with the business on strategic deals and new product launches. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, extensive legal experience, and fluency in both Japanese and English. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation and help shape the future of logistics in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in corporate law or in-house.
• Licensed to practice law in Japan or the US.

Responsibilities

• Counsel the business on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial transactions.

Skills

Legal Counseling

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Commercial Transactions

Bilingual (Japanese and English)

Education

Law degree (J.D. or equivalent)

Job description

Corporate Counsel, Transportation and Logistics

Amazon Japan Legal is looking for an experienced, smart, and motivated attorney to support our rapidly growing operations and logistics businesses in Japan. The position reports to an experienced Amazon lawyer, who is Japan operation and logistics legal lead.

The position will be responsible for supporting Amazon’s rapidly growing operations and logistics business in Japan, including new and innovative businesses and services. You will serve as the primary lawyer responsible for counseling the business on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and compliance matters for all operations and logistics matters in Japan. You will work directly with the business, serving as a counsel on strategic deals and on the launch of new products and services; negotiating, structuring and drafting complex commercial transactions; coordinating with public policy and engaging with regulators to influence pending legislation and rule-making and in response to regulatory inquiries; advising on compliance requirements and assisting the business in designing and implementing risk-tested and scalable compliance.

This position will be based in Amazon Japan’s Meguro headquarters.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from a leading university and law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Japan or the United States, and/or other common law jurisdiction.
- Approximately 7+ years of legal experience (with several years of experience at a leading global law firm and/or in-house at a major multinational corporation).
- Native Level Japanese and Business Level English (have ability to communicate orally and in writing, draft agreements and negotiate in Japanese and English.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.
- Experience in legal work.
- The successful candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.