Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo (Satellites / Communications)

Amazon Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Sur place; USD 154 000 - 208 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amazon Leo's legal team seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to support strategic commercial customer agreements, technology transactions, and channel engagements driving the satellite connectivity mission.

You will negotiate and structure complex agreements, advise business teams on legal and commercial risk, and partner across product, business development, operations, and compliance to enable rapid growth.

Some travel domestic and international may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Draft and lead negotiations for strategic enterprise agreements, commercial transactions, technology partnerships, and channel partner agreements supporting Amazon Leo’s global connectivity business, with a focus on mobility engagements
• Advise business teams on legal, commercial, operational, and strategic considerations associated with large-scale customer and partnership engagements
• Develop practical and scalable legal frameworks that enable rapid business growth while appropriately managing organizational risk
• Partner cross-functionally with product, business development, operations, and compliance to support evolving commercial models and international expansion initiatives
• Help build efficient legal processes that support fast-moving technology and infrastructure businesses

Connaissances

Legal experience

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Transactional licensing

Formation

Juris Doctor degree

Description du poste

Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo (Satellites / Communications)

Job ID: 10469575 | 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 an experienced Corporate Counsel to support strategic commercial customer agreements, technology transactions, and commercial engagements that help power this global connectivity mission.

As Corporate Counsel, you will negotiate and structure complex commercial transactions that support Amazon Leo’s growing portfolio of enterprise customers, channel partners, and mobility-related engagements. You will work closely with business, product, and operations teams on high-impact agreements that shape Amazon Leo’s commercial strategy.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of satellite technology, telecommunications, emerging technology, and sophisticated commercial transactions within one of Amazon’s most ambitious innovation initiatives.

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.

Travel

Some domestic and international travel will be required.

Key job responsibilities

• Draft and lead negotiations for strategic enterprise agreements, commercial transactions, technology partnerships, and channel partner agreements supporting Amazon Leo’s global connectivity business, with a focus on mobility engagements
• Advise business teams on legal, commercial, operational, and strategic considerations associated with large-scale customer and partnership engagements
• Develop practical and scalable legal frameworks that enable rapid business growth while appropriately managing organizational risk
• Partner cross-functionally with product, business development, operations, and compliance to support evolving commercial models and international expansion initiatives
• Help build efficient legal processes that support fast-moving technology and infrastructure businesses

A day in the life

Your day will combine strategic commercial counseling, sophisticated transaction negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work directly with business leaders and partner teams to structure enterprise agreements, support complex customer and channel partner negotiations, and advise on emerging commercial and operational issues tied to satellite connectivity and global infrastructure expansion.

About the team

Amazon Leo’s legal team is a collaborative group of commercial and technology attorneys supporting the development and expansion of next-generation satellite connectivity solutions. The team works closely with business leaders, engineers, product teams, and global partners to navigate complex legal and commercial challenges while enabling innovation at global scale.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience supporting enterprise customers, strategic commercial partnerships, or channel partner transactions
• Experience advising on technology transactions, telecommunications agreements, infrastructure projects, or emerging technology matters
• Experience in technology, telecommunications, infrastructure, satellite, cloud, or related industries
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Experience working cross-functionally with business, operational, product, and leadership stakeholders
• Experience supporting global or international commercial transactions

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 - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience supporting enterprise customers, strategic commercial partnerships, or channel partner transactions
• Experience advising on technology transactions, telecommunications agreements, infrastructure projects, or emerging technology matters
• Experience in technology, telecommunications, infrastructure, satellite, cloud, or related industries
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Experience working cross-functionally with business, operational, product, and leadership stakeholders
• Experience supporting global or international commercial transactions

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.

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.