Senior Commercial Counsel — Tech & Licensing

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

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle, Washington seeks a Legal Counsel III to lead negotiations of complex commercial agreements and provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives across technology, licensing, and regulatory matters.

The role requires a JD or foreign equivalent with 5 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects. Equal opportunity employer; standard benefits apply.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent with 5 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Experience drafting and reviewing complex commercial matters.
• Experience reviewing laws and regulations and translating requirements to business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations of highly complex commercial agreements including technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contracts.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel to senior business executives across product development, IP, digital media and regulatory compliance.
• Lead product or service counseling support and serve as escalation point for junior team members.

Skills

Complex commercial matters

Regulatory review

Project management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) or foreign equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle, Washington seeks a Legal Counsel III to lead negotiations of complex commercial agreements and provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives across technology, licensing, and regulatory matters.

The role requires a JD or foreign equivalent with 5 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects. Equal opportunity employer; standard benefits apply.