Corporate Counsel, Amazon Devices

Senior • On-site

$138,500 - $229,000/yr

Sunnyvale, CA

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Devices is seeking a talented attorney for a Corporate Counsel position with our legal team to be based in the Sunnyvale office. This attorney will partner with legal and our business clients and advise on complex legal issues, support new product launches, provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, lead strategic transactions, and support Amazon’s mission to be Earth’s most customer-centric company.

Amazon’s innovative technologies change the way people find, discover and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business, and our work is intellectually challenging and exciting. Developing creative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily work.

In this role, you will be: serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients; providing ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of areas, including product development, hardware compliance, product safety, and sustainability. You will also structure, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements; advise on issues that arise in existing commercial relationships; and build processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, pragmatic, enjoy being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of legal experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience, preferably in technology, hardware product compliance, or sustainability
- Experience with commercial and technology transactions

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.

Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in the cozy confines of his Seattle garage, Amazon.com, Inc. quickly evolved from a humble online bookstore to a colossal e-commerce powerhouse. Today, it offers an extensive range of products from DVDs and electronics to furniture and groceries. With a global footprint that spans continents—from Canada and the UK to Japan and Brazil—Amazon's presence is truly international. The company has not only diversified into various domains, including acquiring Twitch in 2014 and venturing into the film industry in 2015, but also introduced initiatives like the brand registry program to safeguard intellectual property. Despite the hurdles of labor relations and competitive practices, Amazon remains a dominant force in the global e-commerce landscape.