Corporate Counsel, Litigation

DescriptionAmazon’s Legal Department is seeking a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator with experience in competition matters to help manage its worldwide portfolio of litigation and regulatory matters and to advise the company on legal and business risk management issues.Responsibilities include managing and supervising domestic and international disputes and risk areas, including worldwide competition; directly engaging with government officials, including regulators; directing overall case and matter strategy including selecting and managing outside counsel; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; and providing advice and counsel to internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and often novel legal issues.The position is based either in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA.Candidates must be willing to travel and work extended hours when necessary.Basic Qualifications

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

5+ years of litigation and regulatory legal practice experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

8+ years of litigation and regulatory experience

Hands-on experience in complex domestic and international business litigation, in particular on antitrust matters, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in a variety of pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts

Broad experience advising on domestic and international competition litigation and regulatory issues

Federal judicial clerkship

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization

Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environments

Sound and practical business judgment and good old-fashioned common sense

Familiarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate

Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with paralegals, assistants, other lawyers, and business clients

Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity

Experience in crisis management and response

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 $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.