Legal Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative initiative seeks a talented legal counsel to support its mission of launching a constellation of satellites that will provide high-speed broadband connectivity. This dynamic role involves advising on international deals, structuring agreements, and navigating complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background with a mix of law firm and in-house experience, and a passion for technology. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and agility in addressing legal challenges while contributing to transformative projects in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
• License to practice law in Europe or US.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on strategic partnership and enterprise customer deals.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements.

Skills

Legal Counseling

Contract Negotiation

International Law

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Post-Qualification Experience

Job description

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Legal Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites), London

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Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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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 a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Project Kuiper. You will be embedded with the Kuiper commercial business development and operations team and support business leaders as counsel on strategic partnership and enterprise customer deals, with a focus on deals in EMEA. You will structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, and counsel the business team on various legal issues related to business operations. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

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 within EMEA, will be required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- License to practice law in Europe, US or other common law jurisdiction
- Outstanding academic qualifications with 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm or in-house counsel role.
- Demonstrated experience counseling clients on international deals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- A mix of law firm and in-house experience a plus
- Experience counseling clients on deals in EMEA
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills