Global Satellite & Broadband Infrastructure Counsel

Amazon Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo, Amazon's low earth orbit satellite network, is seeking a corporate counsel to advise on legal and regulatory issues arising from building and operating a global satellite broadband network. You will work with engineering and product teams on questions involving network design, infrastructure deployment, and interconnection arrangements.

The role sits at the intersection of technology, regulation, and operational strategy, translating legal requirements into practical guidance for

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise engineering and product teams on the legal and regulatory implications of network architecture and infrastructure decisions, including network design, routing, interconnection, and the use of third-party infrastructure.
• Develop scalable legal frameworks for evaluating proposed technical and operational changes, distinguishing changes to implementation from changes that materially affect service commitments or regulatory obligations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks arising from network operations across multiple jurisdictions, including telecommunications regulation, data localization, and cross-border compliance requirements.
• Build cross-functional coordination mechanisms and repeatable processes that enable engineering and product teams to scale efficiently while maintaining appropriate legal oversight.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

Juris Doctor

State bar admission

Job description

Amazon Leo, Amazon's low earth orbit satellite network, is seeking a corporate counsel to advise on legal and regulatory issues arising from building and operating a global satellite broadband network. You will work with engineering and product teams on questions involving network design, infrastructure deployment, and interconnection arrangements.

The role sits at the intersection of technology, regulation, and operational strategy, translating legal requirements into practical guidance for