Description

Are you looking for new challenges in a fast-paced, innovative company?

Come make history with Amazon’s Legal team!

Every day across the world we are developing the ideas, products, and services that make life better for tens of millions of customers. From providing Earth’s biggest selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices, Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.

Key job responsibilities

We’re looking for a talented attorney to help support our rapidly evolving Books businesses. In this role, you will work directly with the business, provide day-to-day and strategic advice on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters and products, and structure, draft, and negotiate a variety of transactions. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.

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

Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar

• At least 2 full years of attorney experience at a law firm

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills

• Significant experience drafting transactional documents

• Ability to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment even in ambiguous situations

• Ability to work independently and also contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

• Ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside Amazon

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and meet deadlines

• Strong client-service and customer orientation

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.