Amazon

Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo

Amazon$153K — $208K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of legal experience
  • Juris Doctor and bar membership in one state
  • Experience in Regulatory Law
  • Law firm or in-house legal experience preferred
  • Strong writing skills for diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with satellite or aerospace regulations is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel on U.S. and international regulatory matters for broadband services
  • Develop and advocate positions in regulatory proceedings
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams to assess regulatory risks
  • Monitor regulatory changes and provide practical guidance
  • Draft regulatory filings and policy materials with precision
  • Engage in strategic discussions linking regulations and business decisions
  • Synthesize complex legal issues into actionable insights

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and resources
  • Flexible spending accounts and adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description
Export Control Requirement:

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.

Key job responsibilities

- Provide U.S. and international regulatory counsel on satellite-based broadband services

- Develop and advocate legal and policy positions across domestic and international regulatory proceedings

- Partner with Amazon Leo's technical, public policy, and business teams to identify and navigate regulatory risks

- Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders

- Draft regulatory filings, policy advocacy materials, and internal legal guidance with clarity and precision

- Contribute to cross-functional strategy discussions where regulatory considerations intersect with business decisions

A day in the life

No two days look the same on the Amazon Leo legal team. You might start your morning reviewing a regulatory filing with a foreign jurisdiction and close the day drafting a policy advocacy position for an FCC proceeding. You will be expected to quickly synthesize complex regulatory and technical issues, offer clear and actionable guidance, and engage confidently with stakeholders across the business. You bring a deep knowledge of telecommunications law, a willingness to dive into technical subject matter, and the judgment to make sound recommendations under uncertainty. You thrive in ambiguity and are energized by the opportunity to help build something new.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of legal experience

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

- Experience in Regulatory Law

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in law firm practice and/or in-house legal experience

- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively for stakeholders

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment

- Comfort working independently while contributing to cross-functional teams

- Satellite, aerospace, or emerging technology regulatory experience is a plus but not required

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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