Corporate Counsel
Posted on: 30 Jan 2021
Seattle, WA
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented technology attorney to be based in Seattle to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute, storage, database, messaging, and other software-as-service products.
We're looking for an attorney to help support AWS' artificial intelligence and machine learning businesses. In this role, you'll work with business teams to advise on challenging legal issues related to development of cutting edge AI/ML technology. Your responsibilities will include identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies, negotiating strategic and technology licensing agreements, overseeing regulatory and contractual compliance, and analyzing and proposing policy positions around the world.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Strong academic credentials including a J.D. degree from a top law school and membership in one state bar
At least 5 years of legal experience at a top national or international law firm
Experience and familiarity with technology is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with IP licensing and technology transactions, data privacy, cloud computing, or enterprise software
In-house experience at a technology company
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Amazon.com
Seattle, WA
Amazon.com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) segments. It sells merchandise and content purchased for resale from third-party sellers through physical stores and online stores.
The company also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Echo devices; provides Kindle Direct Publishing, an online service that allows independent authors and publishers to make their books available in the Kindle Store; and develops and produces media content.
In addition, it offers programs that enable sellers to sell their products on its Websites, as well as their own branded Websites; and programs that allow authors, musicians, filmmakers, skill and app developers, and others to publish and sell content. Further, the company provides compute, storage, database, and other AWS services, as well as compute, storage, database offerings, fulfillment, publishing, digital content subscriptions, advertising, and co-branded credit card agreement services.
Additionally, it offers Amazon Prime, a membership program, which provides free shipping of various items; access to streaming of movies and TV episodes; and other services. It serves consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises, and content creators. Amazon.com, Inc. has a strategic partnership with Volkswagen AG. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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IndustryInformation Technology
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No. of Employees647,500
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Jobs Posted12764
