Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite initiative is seeking a talented lawyer to join their legal team in Singapore. The role involves drafting and negotiating various agreements related to satellite operations and providing legal counsel to business teams. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience and be qualified to practice law in Singapore or similar jurisdictions. Familiarity with both corporate law and in-house practices is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 years of legal experience required.
• Qualified to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
• Experience in both corporate law firm and in-house environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate agreements for satellite operations.
• Counsel the business team on legal issues.
• Manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.

Skills

Legal experience

Corporate law knowledge

Project management

Negotiation skills

Technological understanding

Education

Qualified to practice law in Singapore, Australia, US, UK or common law jurisdiction

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 job responsibilities

We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo. You will be embedded with the Amazon Leos ground infrastructure services and operations teams (ground gateways networking infrastructure) and will support the team contracting with field services providers with a focus on deals in APAC. 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 Singapore. Some travel domestic and international will be required.

A day in the life

You will structure draft and negotiate a range of agreements (e.g. agreements needed to construct and operate satellite gateways and agreements with field service providers) and counsel the business team on legal issues related to Amazon Leos ground infrastructure and field services.

• 5 years of legal experience
• Qualified to practice law in Singapore Australia US UK or other common law jurisdiction
• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in‑house work
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1