Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. We are seeking a talented attorney with a passion for telecommunications regulatory law to join our growing legal team and help shape the future of global connectivity.

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 Leos 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.

About the team
Amazon Leos legal team sits at the intersection of new technology and highly regulated industries with a global footprint. We are a collaborative mission-driven group of attorneys and legal professionals who partner closely with business teams to help build one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world. Our work is fast-paced intellectually stimulating and deeply consequential we are connecting communities that have never had reliable internet access. We value diverse perspectives intellectual curiosity and a willingness to tackle hard problems together.

- 5 years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in Regulatory Law

- 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

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

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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 VA Arlington - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually
USA WA BELLEVUE - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually
USA WA Redmond - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually