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Amazon lists this Corporate Counsel, Devices Legal opportunity in sunnyvale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Are you looking for new challenges in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come build a future with Amazon’s legal department! Every day across the world we are developing the ideas, products, and services that make life better for tens of millions of customers. From providing Earth’s biggest selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices, Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.
We are looking for a talented transactional attorney to support our rapidly growing and evolving Devices & Services business. You will work closely with business development, product, and go-to-market teams as counsel on strategic partnership deals across a variety of products, including Appstore distribution deals with major app developers, Fire TV integration deals with third-party device manufacturers, and inbound technology transactions for other Amazon products (such as e-Readers, Tablets, and Alexa products). You will structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, and counsel internal clients on various legal issues related to business operations. You 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.
If you are enthusiastic about technology, enjoy a challenge, and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations, this is the role for you!
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience in transactional and technology licensing 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 managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network
4+ years of experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex software licensing and other technology transactions in support of product development and launch
Technical background (computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering preferred), with strong knowledge of software and hardware development and design
Knowledge of the media space, including over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services and business trends
Ability to work independently while also contributing successfully to cross-functional teams
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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
USA, CA, Culver City - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Francisco - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
Company
Amazon.com Services LLC
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Worksite address
sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US
Who can apply
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