Legal Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented lawyer to join their legal team for an exciting project aimed at providing high-speed broadband connectivity globally. This role involves supporting business leaders in structuring and negotiating agreements while addressing legal issues creatively. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and is committed to making a significant impact in the tech industry. If you thrive in challenging environments and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience required.
• Experience counseling clients on international deals essential.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders as counsel on strategic partnership deals.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements.

Skills

Legal Counseling

Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Communication Skills

Education

License to practice law

Outstanding academic qualifications

Job description

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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A mix of law firm and in-house experience a plus
2. Experience counseling clients on deals in EMEA
3. Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
4. 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.