Corporate Counsel, Prime Air

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,500 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a talented lawyer for its innovative Prime Air drone delivery service. This role involves providing legal counsel on diverse matters while partnering with business leaders to ensure compliance and facilitate rapid growth. Ideal candidates will have significant legal experience and a strong ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Membership in one state bar or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel on commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters.
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues creatively.

Skills

Legal Experience

Judgment

Inquisitive

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job ID: 2838192 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Work hard. Have fun. Make history.

Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover, and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

We’re looking for a talented lawyer to support Amazon Prime Air, our ground-breaking drone delivery business. Prime Air is growing a safe, automated system that will deliver packages to our customers in 30 minutes or less by drone. You’ll be embedded with the Prime Air team, partnering directly with business leaders as they grow and refine our drone service to delight our customers. You’ll serve as legal counsel on diverse commercial, transactional, and regulatory matters for Prime Air, developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and building processes that address risk while allowing the business the flexibility and freedom to move quickly. To be successful in this position, you must be inquisitive, enjoy being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

This position will be based in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA. Some travel may be required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience working with transactional and/or regulatory matters
- Experience working in the aviation and/or logistics sectors
- Familiarity with aircraft operating rules and/or certification requirements
- STEM background or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology

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 $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.

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