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Job Location drjobs

Seattle - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 138500 - 229000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional attorney to support the growing Canada consumer business (operating the store).

Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find discover and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging exciting and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

Key job responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day legal support to business teams and develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative efficient and business-centric ways
- Help business teams launch new features and product categories
- Serve as lead counsel in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Resolve issues arising in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
- Manage regulatory compliance matters including liaising with federal and provincial agencies on a variety of issues and products and developing and implementing long-term strategic planning.

- 5 years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school
- Active membership in at least one provincial bar with the ability to be licensed in Washington Virginia or New York

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Fluent in French
- Common sense and a good sense of humor
- Excellent communication organizational analytical and computer skills
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
- Team player and consensus builder who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and business clients at all levels throughout the organization
- Business acumen combined with ability to identify optimal solutions including novel creative and innovative solutions to complex issues
- Thinks strategically but stays on top of tactical execution responding openly and flexibly to change

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. 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
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Legal

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