Associate Corporate Counsel, Content and Litigation

Amazon•Newark, NJ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE Audible is seeking a smart, experienced, creative and highly motivated Associate Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in a role supporting both Content and Commercial Litigation. The position reports to the Head of Legal, People and Places, is based in Newark, NJ and will be expected to come into the office 5 days per week. It requires the ability to travel on an as needed basis, and to work extended hours when necessary. ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

Requirements

2+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience as a transactional or ligation attorney
Experience in Privacy Law
1+ years of experience with a leading national or international law firm focusing on audio content, IP or Compliance
A mix of transactional, marketing, consumer protection, and other regulatory experience
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Proven written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with the business, providing day-to-day legal input on business and strategy as well as serving as primary legal support
Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways
Manage commercial litigation and government agency investigations
Draft and evaluate agreements for original audio content production, including rights acquisition, content creation, music licensing, production, performance, and distribution agreements
Act as production counsel for new productions, collaborating closely with producers and production personnel to address time-sensitive production-related inquiries and ensure timely and cost-effective productions
Coordinate and communicate with business affairs, finance, legal, and other departments at Audible/Amazon to ensure appropriate handling and escalation of issues, as well as provide advice on international and localization matters for original content

Benefits

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

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