Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo (Satellites Communications)

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities beyond the reach of existing networks. Join Amazon Leos Legal team and help navigate the complex legal landscape of satellite technology and regulatory licensing challenges that havent been solved before in EMEA. Some travel domestic and international will be required. No space travel is required at this time.

Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on a variety of international licensing and regulatory matters across EMEA that are important to Amazon Leo. You will:
- Identify research and analyze complex legal issues related to satellite technology and regulatory licensing matters providing strategic counsel to business and technical teams
- Collaborate with Amazon Leos technical regulatory and business teams to assess legal implications of new initiatives and advise on risk mitigation strategies
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to understand business objectives and provide proactive legal guidance
- Support senior leadership and cross-functional teams in evaluating business-critical decisions and implementing legal solutions
- Advise on matters involving telecommunications law spectrum licensing and international regulatory matters

A day in the life
As an Associate Corporate Counsel supporting Amazon Leo youll engage with novel legal questions that span satellite technology regulatory licensing matters and international operations across EMEA. Your day might include analyzing emerging regulatory frameworks for low Earth orbit networks collaborating with our technical teams to understand system architecture and identify legal implications or advising business stakeholders on strategic decisions involving spectrum licensing or international telecommunications agreements. Youll work on matters with significant visibility and impact sometimes independently and often in partnership with colleagues across legal regulatory business and technical functions. Your work will directly influence how we navigate the complex landscape of bringing internet connectivity to communities around the world.

About the team
We partner closely with technical experts regulatory specialists and business leaders to navigate the unique challenges of satellite technology and international operations. We value diverse perspectives and welcome lawyers from various backgrounds who bring sound judgment and creative problem-solving abilities. Were building something meaningful together and were looking for someone who shares our commitment to supporting this transformative initiative. Youll join a group that thrives in dynamic evolving situations and believes in the power of collaboration.

- License to practice law in Europe US or other common law jurisdiction
- Outstanding academic qualifications with 3 years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm or in-house counsel role.

- Experience advising senior executives or organizational leadership on legal and strategic matters negotiation and execution of commercial contracts
- Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams
- Background in technology law telecommunications law regulatory matters or international business matters
- Experience working in fast-paced innovative environments with evolving legal landscapes
- Strong written and oral communication skills

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