Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites)

Amazon; Singapore (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented lawyer to join their dynamic legal team for an exciting project. This role involves supporting business leaders in strategic partnerships and enterprise customer deals, particularly in APAC. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a focus on transactional support, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues creatively. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Strong communication skills required for negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders on strategic partnerships and customer deals.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements.

Skills

Transactional Legal Support

Strong Written Communication

Strong Oral Communication

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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.

Key job responsibilities

We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Project Kuiper. You will be embedded with the Kuiper commercial business development and sales team and support business leaders on strategic partnerships and enterprise customer deals, with a focus on deals in APAC countries. You will structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of post-qualification legal experience
• 2+ years providing transactional legal support
• Strong written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

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