We are looking for an exceptional attorney to join the legal team supporting Project Kuiper. You will be a leader on the legal team responsible for counseling our business operations, product, and engineering teams on a wide range of issues across both our consumer and enterprise businesses. This role will lead product counseling and commercial legal support globally for strategic initiatives related to our digital customer experience, including payments, pricing, currency restrictions, billing, invoicing, and new digital feature launches. You will work directly with the business in negotiating commercial transactions, will distill complex regulatory regimes into clear requirements for compliance and business teams, and will build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
The position can be based in Arlington, VA, or Redmond, WA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
- Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $164,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272,500/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.