Commercial Lawyer

Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce, constantly innovating and changing the way people find, discover and buy products and services. As a Corporate Counsel, you will partner with the legal team and business operations clients to achieve operational excellence, ensure compliance with state and federal regulators, consider legal issues of first impression and move strategic deals through to completion.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial agreements, including technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contracts, providing ongoing legal counseling in areas such as intellectual property, digital media and regulatory compliance. You will serve as lead counsel and directly advise business clients on strategic deals, resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 full years of experience practicing law, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions. A JD degree and membership in at least one state bar are required. In-house experience is a plus, and ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations is essential. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines are also required.

A salary range for this position is between $138,500/year and $229,000/year, depending on the location. The compensation package includes equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position can be based in any of the following locations: Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; Santa Monica, CA; Culver City, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; or New York, NY.