Corporate Counsel

Amazon; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced legal professional for the Amazon Leo initiative. You will provide legal counsel on contracts and compliance, negotiate agreements for satellite gateways, and develop strategies to handle legal issues effectively. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of legal experience and is qualified to practice in a common law jurisdiction. Join a diverse team committed to delivering innovative broadband solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Qualified to practice law in Singapore, Australia, US, UK or another common law jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate agreements for satellite gateways.
• Provide legal counsel on contracts and compliance.
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues creatively.
• Support team contracting with field services providers.

Skills

Legal experience

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Job description

Amazon Leo 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate a range of agreements, including those needed to construct and operate satellite gateways and agreements with field service providers.
• Provide legal counsel to the Amazon Leo ground infrastructure and field services teams on all matters related to contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business‑centric ways and build processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
• Support the team contracting with field services providers, with a focus on deals in APAC.

A Day in the Life

You be embedded with the Amazon Leo ground infrastructure services and operations teams (ground gateways, networking infrastructure) and collaborate closely with field services providers.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Qualified to practice law in Singapore, Australia, US, UK or another common law jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both corporate law firm and in‑house work.
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines.

Accommodations

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Posted: January 16, 2026 (Updated 4 days ago)

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