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Legal Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites)

Amazon

London

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GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to support a groundbreaking satellite initiative. This role involves working closely with business leaders to navigate complex legal landscapes, structure agreements, and provide counsel on international deals. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating exceptional judgment and creativity in addressing legal challenges. Join a team that values diversity and empowers its members to make impactful contributions, all while providing essential connectivity to underserved communities worldwide.

Qualifications

5+ years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm or in-house.
License to practice law in Europe, US, or other common law jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Support business leaders on strategic partnership and customer deals.
Draft and negotiate a range of agreements and counsel on legal issues.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Contract Negotiation

International Deal Counseling

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Post-qualification Experience

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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

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. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Job ID: A2953498

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development

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