What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel, Books position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Come make history with Amazon's legal department! We're looking for a talented attorney to help support our Books business, including our in-house publishing businesses, Amazon Publishing and its audio publishing subsidiary, Brilliance Publishing.
Key job responsibilities
-Providing day-to-day and strategic advice to business partners on new and existing initiatives and key negotiations
-Advising on, drafting, and negotiating a variety of agreements, with particular focus on publishing and content licensing agreements
-Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies
-Working cross-functionally with legal and non-legal teams
-Some travel, domestic and international, may be required
About the team
The Books Legal team supports Amazon’s Books business, including our in-house publisher, Amazon Publishing. APub is a leading trade publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books with a mission to empower outstanding storytellers and connect them with readers worldwide. APub publishes emerging, bestselling and critically-acclaimed authors in digital, print, and audio formats. With Amazon’s drive for innovation and passion for books, APub merges technology and art to support authors and help their stories change the world.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of 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 in publishing or representing publishers
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 $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.
Salary : $138,500 - $229,000
