Associate Corporate Counsel Legal Real Estate

We are looking for a talented attorney to fill the role of Associate Corporate Counsel supporting Real Estate and Construction projects for our Operations (logistics) Physical Stores and GREF (corporate workplaces) businesses. We need someone who has the ability to proactively manage multiple workflows and work crossfunctionally across global teams.

As part of the Real Estate Legal team you will be responsible for supporting the real estate portfolios of multiple business teams within Amazon. You will have transactional drafting and negotiating responsibilities on deals and will provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis. Transactions range from standard contracts to complex bespoke high value agreements. You will structure draft and negotiate agreements provide asset management support of the existing real estate portfolios manage outside counsel and advise internal business clients. In addition you will help develop implement and manage process improvements across the team resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle prelitigation legal disputes and inquiries.

The successful candidate will need excellent oral and written communication skills as this position involves direct contact with principal business owners. Flexibility sharp organizational skills a selfstarting work ethic and keen attention to detail are desired. You will also possess the ability to work both collaboratively and individually with peers team members and executives and other stakeholders throughout the company complete a high volume of transactions and projects quickly with little guidance; prioritize well and react with appropriate urgency to persons situations and events; demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations; think creatively and be proactive in solving problems that affect people within our team other related groups and client populations; and an ability to look around corners anticipating the teams needs.


2 years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate and construction documents (i.e. leases lease amendments purchase and sale agreements easements development agreements AIA/prime agreements work orders etc.

Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and inhouse work
Ability to work both independently and as part of a crossfunctional team

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.