Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo Legal
About the role
Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband to underserved and unserved communities worldwide. As Commercial Counsel, you will negotiate and structure complex commercial transactions supporting Amazon Leo’s enterprise customers, channel partners, and mobility engagements. You will work at the intersection of satellite technology, telecommunications, emerging technology, and sophisticated commercial transactions within one of Amazon’s most ambitious innovation initiatives.
- Work on high-impact commercial customer agreements supporting Amazon Leo
- Negotiate strategic commercial partnerships that help expand global internet access
- Operate at the intersection of satellite technology, telecommunications, and emerging technology
- Help shape the commercial foundation of a rapidly growing global connectivity business
Responsibilities
- Draft and lead negotiations for strategic enterprise agreements, commercial transactions, technology partnerships, and channel partner agreements supporting Amazon Leo’s global connectivity business, with a focus on mobility engagements
- Advise business teams on legal, commercial, operational, and strategic considerations associated with large-scale customer and partnership engagements
- Develop practical and scalable legal frameworks that enable rapid business growth while appropriately managing organizational risk
- Partner cross-functionally with product, business development, operations, and compliance to support evolving commercial models and international expansion initiatives
- Help build efficient legal processes that support fast-moving technology and infrastructure businesses
Your day will combine strategic commercial counseling, sophisticated transaction negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work directly with business leaders and partner teams to structure enterprise agreements, support complex customer and channel partner negotiations, and advise on emerging commercial and operational issues tied to satellite connectivity and global infrastructure expansion.
Qualifications
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 supporting enterprise customers, strategic commercial partnerships, or channel partner transactions
- Experience advising on technology transactions, telecommunications agreements, infrastructure projects, or emerging technology matters
- Experience in technology, telecommunications, infrastructure, satellite, cloud, or related industries
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced and evolving environments
- Experience working cross-functionally with business, operational, product, and leadership stakeholders
- Experience supporting global or international commercial transactions
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for Supplemental life plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and parental leave
Pay
- USA, VA, Arlington: $153,900 – $208,200 USD annually
- USA, WA, Bellevue: $153,900 – $208,200 USD annually
Total compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs); final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location.
Additional information
- Export control requirement: candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Some domestic and international travel required.
- Locations: Arlington, VA and Bellevue, WA.
- Job ID: A10444872 (Amazon.com Services LLC)