European Real Estate & Construction Counsel (EU Ops)
Amazon
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Job summary
Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking a Legal Counsel for EU Operations Real Estate and Construction.
The role partners with Real Estate and Operations to buy, lease, construct, launch, and manage Amazon's logistics facilities across Europe, with a focus on Germany. You will negotiate complex agreements, advise on zoning and permitting, and collaborate with Operations, Finance, Tax, and Construction to drive projects from site selection to facility launch.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Experience in real estate transactions and asset management in Germany.
- License to practice law in Europe, US or other common law jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and draft complex real estate agreements including purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, build-to-suit leases, development agreements and construction contracts.
- Advise on land use, zoning and permitting strategies to support facility development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from site selection to facility launch.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks in real estate transactions and development projects.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on specialised matters and manage legal strategy and costs.
- Stay current on real estate laws, regulations, and trends affecting Amazon's logistics network.
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Job description
Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking a Legal Counsel for EU Operations Real Estate and Construction.
The role partners with Real Estate and Operations to buy, lease, construct, launch, and manage Amazon's logistics facilities across Europe, with a focus on Germany. You will negotiate complex agreements, advise on zoning and permitting, and collaborate with Operations, Finance, Tax, and Construction to drive projects from site selection to facility launch.
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