Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo (Satellites Communications)

Amazon Leo is an 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. We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Leo Legal team.

This position may require access to export-controlled information (ECI) subject to EAR and ITAR. Final employment decision is contingent upon satisfactory completion of export control screenings and obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals based on nationality citizenship and other factors considered by applicable export control regulations.

Key job responsibilities
You will be embedded with the Leo teams and support business leaders. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology enjoys being continually challenged and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Some travel domestic and international will be required.

- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- Experience with commercial agreements and commercial transactions
- A qualified lawyer with at least five years of post-qualification legal experience

- 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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