Robotics & Operations Tech Counsel – NA

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 169,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon's Legal Department in New York is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support Worldwide Operations and Robotics teams, providing legal guidance on product development, commercial agreements, software licensing, and IP matters. You will collaborate with engineering teams to structure and negotiate complex contracts and advise on compliance and regulatory requirements across hardware and software.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to shape Amazon's approach

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent.
• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.
• Can distill complex legal issues into clear, concise business guidance.
• Experience in Product Safety & Compliance Law.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of technology areas including consumer device hardware and software, server-side infrastructure supporting the same, product design, systems for managing and delivering all types of digital content, machine learning, computer vision, and wireless communications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and technology teams to provide legal guidance on product development, system implementation, and robotics initiatives.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology, supply chain, licensing, and deployment contracts.
• Assess and advise on legal, reputational, and compliance risks related to technical architecture and program design.
• Provide strategic counsel on intellectual property matters and software licensing.
• Develop and implement practical solutions to support business objectives while ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Technology licensing

Intellectual property

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

5+ years post-bar experience

Corporate law firm & in-house

Job description

Amazon's Legal Department in New York is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support Worldwide Operations and Robotics teams, providing legal guidance on product development, commercial agreements, software licensing, and IP matters. You will collaborate with engineering teams to structure and negotiate complex contracts and advise on compliance and regulatory requirements across hardware and software.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to shape Amazon's approach