Contracts Manager, Project Kuiper

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Contracts Manager for Project Kuiper, an initiative aimed at providing high-speed broadband connectivity through a constellation of satellites. This role offers the opportunity to draft and negotiate a variety of contracts while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm fosters a culture where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on underserved communities. If you're ready for a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Workplace Accommodations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contracts management or paralegal experience.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various contracts including MSAs and licensing agreements.
• Manage discrete projects and perform compliance research.

Skills

Contracts Management

Project Management

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Experience in Law Firm or Legal Department

Job 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 Contracts Manager to support this new and exciting initiative.

This role will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including but not limited to MSAs, work orders, licensing agreements, and marketing, sponsorship and promotion agreements. Additional responsibilities will include process improvement, special projects, compliance research, problem solving, interacting with clients and outside counsel, coordinating legal research projects, performing trainings, helping to draft and implement policies, as well as managing discrete projects.

You will work with our in-house legal team as well as directly with business teams including marketing teams, engineering groups, and product management teams as they design our end-to-end customer experience. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete high volumes of tasks and projects quickly, react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround, take effective action without having to know the total picture, and solve problems that affect people within the group or other related groups.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal, or other comparable experience within a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department, with responsibility for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of standard commercial contracts.
2. Project management experience.
3. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
4. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
5. Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks of varying duration and complexity.
6. Demonstrates judgment even in ambiguous situations.
7. Curious, adaptable, enthusiastic, and enjoys working hard and being challenged in a fun, team-oriented environment.
8. Legal department or law firm experience.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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, please visit this link 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 $68,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $146,300/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 this link.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.