Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel to support regulatory and policy advocacy for a global satellite connectivity initiative. You will help shape positions on spectrum rights, satellite licensing, landing rights, and broadband service regulations worldwide.

Collaborate with regulatory affairs, public policy, and business teams to advance policy positions before regulators, international bodies like ITU, and standard-setting organizations across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience.
• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Draft and support regulatory and policy advocacy filings before government regulators and international bodies.
• Research and analyze proposed regulations and policy frameworks affecting LEO satellite operations, spectrum access, and broadband service delivery.
• Monitor and track regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide legal analysis on spectrum management, satellite licensing regimes, landings rights, earth station regulations, ISP/telecom authorizations, and interference coordination.
• Collaborate with regulatory, public policy, government affairs, and business teams to align advocacy with Amazon Leo's objectives.
• Support preparation for ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences and regional spectrum coordination proceedings.
• Help develop templates and processes for the team’s global advocacy portfolio.

Skills

Legal experience

Post-bar experience

Regulatory advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor and bar admission

Job description

Job ID: 10594372 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Help shape the future of global connectivity.

Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites designed to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband access to underserved and unserved communities around the world.

Amazon Leo is seeking a motivated Associate Corporate Counsel to support regulatory and policy advocacy efforts that help establish the legal and regulatory frameworks enabling this global connectivity mission.

As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will research, analyze, and help draft advocacy positions on emerging regulations and policy proposals affecting Amazon Leo's spectrum rights, satellite operations, and broadband service offerings worldwide.

You will prepare consultation responses, regulatory comments, policy position papers, and legal analyses on topics including spectrum allocation and sharing, satellite licensing and landing rights, telecommunications legislation, earth station regulations, and broadband/ISP regulatory frameworks.

You will work closely with regulatory affairs, public policy, and business teams to develop and advance Amazon Leo's policy positions before national regulators, multilateral bodies such as the ITU, and other standard-setting organizations across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of satellite technology, international telecommunications law, spectrum policy, and emerging regulatory frameworks within one of Amazon's most ambitious innovation initiatives. The role offers exposure to a truly global regulatory landscape spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Draft and support the preparation of consultation responses, regulatory comments, and advocacy filings before government regulators and international bodies worldwide
• Research and analyze proposed regulations, legislation, and policy frameworks affecting LEO satellite operations, spectrum access, and broadband service delivery
• Monitor and track regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions, identifying emerging risks and opportunities
• Provide legal analysis on topics including spectrum management, satellite licensing regimes, landing rights frameworks, earth station regulations, ISP/telecom service authorizations, and interference coordination
• Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, public policy, government affairs, and business teams to align advocacy positions with Amazon Leo's commercial and operational objectives
• Support preparation for ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC) and regional spectrum coordination proceedings
• Help develop and maintain templates, processes, and institutional knowledge for the team's global advocacy portfolio

About the team

Amazon Leo's legal team sits at the intersection of new technology and highly regulated industries with a global footprint. We are a collaborative, mission-driven group of attorneys and legal professionals who partner closely with business teams to help build one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world. Our work is fast-paced, intellectually stimulating, and deeply consequential - we are connecting communities that have never had reliable internet access. We value diverse perspectives, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to tackle hard problems together.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience
• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, VA, Arlington - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.