Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo (Satellites)

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Its mission is to
deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities beyond the reach of
existing networks. Join Amazon Leo's Legal team and help navigate the complex
legal landscape of satellite technology and regulatory licensing challenges that
haven't been solved before in Latin America. Some travel, domestic and
international, will be required. No space travel is required at this time.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S.
citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder),
or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

As an Associate Corporate Counsel supporting Amazon Leo, you'll engage with
novel legal questions that span satellite technology, regulatory licensing
matters, and international operations across Latin America. Your day might
include analyzing emerging regulatory frameworks for low Earth orbit networks,
collaborating with our technical teams to understand system architecture and
identify legal implications, or advising business stakeholders on strategic
decisions involving spectrum licensing or international telecommunications
agreements. You'll work on matters with significant visibility and impact,
sometimes independently and often in partnership with colleagues across legal,
regulatory, business, and technical functions. Your work will directly influence
how we navigate the complex landscape of bringing internet connectivity to
communities around the world.

We partner closely with technical experts, regulatory specialists, and business
leaders to navigate the unique challenges of satellite technology and
international operations. We value diverse perspectives and welcome lawyers from
various backgrounds who bring sound judgment and creative problem-solving
abilities. We're building something meaningful together, and we're looking for
someone who shares our commitment to supporting this transformative initiative.
You'll join a group that thrives in dynamic, evolving situations and believes in
the power of collaboration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• 3+ years of legal experience
• Some fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
• Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese highly desired
• Experience advising senior executives or organizational leadership on legal and strategic matters
• Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams
• Background in technology law, telecommunications law, regulatory matters, or international business matters
• Experience working in fast-paced, innovative environments with evolving legal landscapes
• Familiarity with U.S. and/or international regulations, ITU frameworks, or international spectrum matters

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and analyze complex legal issues related to satellite technology and regulatory licensing matters, providing strategic counsel to business and technical teams
• Collaborate with Amazon Leo's technical, regulatory, and business teams to assess legal implications of new initiatives and advise on risk mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to understand business objectives and provide proactive legal guidance
• Support senior leadership and cross-functional teams in evaluating business-critical decisions and implementing legal solutions
• Advise on matters involving telecommunications law, spectrum licensing and international regulatory matters

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree