Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel focuses on amazon leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of low earth orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved com.

What the role involves

• Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved com.
• Work on a variety of international regulatory matters across EMEA that are important to Amazon Leo.
• Both work independently to deliver results, as well as frequently collaborate with various legal and other stakeholders on strategic decisions.
• Work closely with Amazon Leo's technical teams, regulatory teams, business teams, and other legal teams.
• Someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Skills and requirements

• License to practice law in Europe, US or other common law jurisdiction.
• Outstanding academic qualifications with 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm or in-house counsel role.
• At least 4 years of regulatory experience.
• Experience counseling clients on deals in EMEA.

Additional role context

• Join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo’s international licensing activity.
• Be embedded with the Amazon Leo team and be responsible for identifying and analysing complex and novel issues with high visibility.
• Smart, self-motivated attorneys who can learn new and developing areas of law that they use to quickly form comprehensive strategies.