Associate Corporate Counsel, Product Development - Special Projects

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel for Product Development. This role involves providing legal guidance for innovative product development, ensuring compliance with regulations, and negotiating agreements. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, experience in technology law, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your legal expertise will shape the future of groundbreaking products and services. This position promises a challenging and rewarding environment, perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-On Bonuses

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience in product development.
• Membership in one state bar or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate strategic agreements and advise on compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Business Judgment

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Associate Corporate Counsel, Product Development - Special Projects

As an Associate Corporate Counsel - Product Development, you will serve as a primary attorney for an Amazon Research & Development function, and partner with your clients to develop, market, and distribute new-to-world products and services.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted advisors to the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily work.

Key job responsibilities
- Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies;
- Advising on regulatory issues and overseeing compliance;
- Negotiating strategic agreements;
- Providing input on business strategy;
- Developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and helping build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly; and
- Researching and analyzing complex legal questions of first impression, formulation and implementation of compliance programs, and administration and resolution of legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, including the handling of pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

- 2+ years of 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
- In-house experience supporting product development
- Experience with FDA regulatory law
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.