Role at a glance
- Job function
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Legal & Compliance Attorneys & Legal Counsel
- Salary
- $153.9K – $208.2K/yr
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Education
- Juris doctorate degree or foreign equivalent degree and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
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Role Summary
This Legal Counsel III role in Seattle, Washington involves leading negotiations of highly complex commercial agreements and providing ongoing legal counsel to senior business executives. The role also serves as lead counsel on strategic deals and as an escalation point for more junior team members.
What You'll Do
- Lead negotiations of highly complex commercial agreements, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating technology, distribution,...
- Provide ongoing legal counseling to senior business executives in areas such as product development, intellectual property, digital...
- Lead product or service counseling support and serve as an escalation point for more junior team members.
- Serve as lead counsel and directly advise senior business executives on highly strategic deals.
- Resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
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View full postingQualifications
A juris doctorate or foreign equivalent degree, five years of relevant experience, and a license to practice law.
Required
- Juris doctorate degree or foreign equivalent degree
- Five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Five years of experience drafting and reviewing complex commercial matters, with transactional or product counseling experience
- Five years of experience reviewing laws and regulations and translating requirements to business teams
- Five years of experience managing projects to completion, including working with legal professionals, business clients, and subject...
- License to practice law in the U.S. or a foreign jurisdiction
Original job description
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Original job description
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Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Offered Position: Legal Counsel III
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Job Number: AMZ10521625
Position Responsibilities:
Lead negotiations of highly complex commercial agreements, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contracts. Provide ongoing legal counseling to senior business executives in a wide range of legal areas, such as product development, intellectual property, digital media and regulatory compliance. Lead product or service counseling support and serve as an escalation point for more junior team members. Serve as lead counsel and directly advise senior business executives on highly strategic deals. Resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
Position Requirements:
Juris doctorate degree or foreign equivalent degree and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) drafting and reviewing complex commercial matters, with transactional or product counseling experience; (2) reviewing laws and regulations and translating requirements to business teams; and (3) managing projects to completion, including working with legal professionals, business clients, and subject matter expertise. License to practice law in the U.S. or a foreign jurisdiction required.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $153,900/year to $208,200/year.
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, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000
Basic Qualifications
Position Requirements:Juris doctorate degree or foreign equivalent degree and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) drafting and reviewing complex commercial matters, with transactional or product counseling experience; (2) reviewing laws and regulations and translating requirements to business teams; and (3) managing projects to completion, including working with legal professionals, business clients, and subject matter expertise. License to practice law in the U.S. or a foreign jurisdiction required.#0000
Preferred Qualifications
Please see job description and the position requirements above.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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About the company
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.