Description

Amazon.com is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its work on M&A and strategic investments.

The candidate must have a strong M&A and investments background and be able to manage large and complex transactions with tight deadlines, as well as research and advise on transactional and general corporate matters and work effectively with outside counsel.

The candidate must be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.

A minimum of ten years of relevant M&A and investments experience as a transaction’s attorney is required.

Relevant experience with acquisitions and investments in the technology sector and/or start-up or early stage companies is preferred but not required.

Preferred location for the role is Mumbai.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Mumbai, MH, IND

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law;

• 12+ years of post-qualification experience in a large professional setting- Law firms, large corporates;

• 10+ years of focus on M&A and investments experience; and

• High degree of independence, initiative, decisiveness, creative thinking, ability to work cross functionally and a desire to be challenged.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with M&A and investments;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to manage varied stakeholders both in India and internationally;

• Sound and practical business judgment; and

• A proven ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environment.