Amazons Legal Department is seeking a talented business lawyer to support our rapidly growing and evolving marketplace business in India. This is an individual contributor position based in Bangalore, reporting to the AGC Director-Legal. Some domestic and international travel may be required.
Key job responsibilities
Lead counsel supporting the fulfillment channels, product compliance, marketplace trust, seller programs and product tech teams on a broad range of legal matters involving foreign direct investment, competition, consumer protection, privacy, information technology and intellectual property laws; advise on cutting-edge business initiatives; provide day-to-day corporate and business law counseling; conduct legal review and structuring of business programs and products; advise on procedural and compliance matters; and resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and pre-litigation legal disputes.
Structure, draft, and negotiate day-to-day as well as complex, high-value contracts; work independently with various business teams; serve as counsel for the development and launch of key seller programs for Amazon.in marketplace; collaborate with global legal teams and external counsel; lead initiatives in liaison with tax, litigation, finance, public relations and public policy teams; mentor junior team members and provide guidance on day-to-day legal and business issues.
13+ years of Corporate Law experience
LLB in India or equivalent law degree in other common law jurisdiction
Competence in a broad range of corporate, legal compliance and business laws
In-house experience at a technology or e-commerce company is a plus
Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues
Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience advising multi-national companies and businesses operating at scale
Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet stringent deadlines
Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess business processes/products, spot issues, and structure practical solutions
Excellent legal and business judgment
Ability to function independently while communicating laterally and upwardly with ease
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues and projects with diverse and multiple internal/external stakeholders
Job Classification
Industry: InternetFunctional Area / Department: Legal & RegulatoryRole Category: Corporate AffairsRole: Corporate LawEmployement Type: Full time