Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo for Government

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠Amazon is seeking a talented attorney with an interest in government contracts and related transactions to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo, Amazon’s 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.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

Key job responsibilities
- Support government contracting compliance efforts
- Review government contract solicitations and proposals
- Provide guidance on subcontracts and technology development agreements
- Advise on intellectual property matters
- Ensure compliance with a wide range of U.S. and international government contracts
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and engineer processes that address gravity and risk to provide the business with flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in transactional work, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience counseling internal business clients and managing legal risk

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

Compensation

ARLINGTON, VA: $153900 - $208200 USD annually
SEATTLE, WA: $153900 - $208200 USD annually

Your Amazon compensation package may include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave).

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