What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Corporate Counsel, Books position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon’s legal team! We’re looking for an attorney to advise and support the Books business. As Amazon’s founding business, Books is on a mission to make it easy to read more and get more out of reading. In this role, you’ll:
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial and licensing agreements
- Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Oversee regulatory and contractual compliance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve meaningful issues for the business, including across commercial, legal, intellectual property, operational, compliance, and security dimensions
Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Transactional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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.
Salary : $118,400 - $195,700
