Job Description
Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. We strive to be the most customer-centric company on earth. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. Like everyone at Amazon, we are passionate about our customers.Due to further growth of Amazon and its rapid expansion in new geographic areas, we are looking for an experienced lawyer to lead the legal support for our upcoming Irish Store. This will begin as an individual contributor role, based in Dublin, working closely with the UK and EU legal teams based in other countries.Key job responsibilitiesPartnering with and advising the management team on legal and strategic matters, including gathering and coordinating advice in the fields of regulatory compliance, commercial, consumer and competition law, intellectual property and litigation.Planning, advising and implementing legal programs and improvements to support and protect the business.Training employees on regulatory and compliance issues and company policies and processes.Communicating effectively on legal and policy issues.Helping define and implement a strategy for building strong government and regulator relations.Negotiating, reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, including contracts for the supply and distribution of goods and services, advertising, business development, financing and intellectual property licensing.Handling pre-litigation and legal disputes and enquiries.Minimum RequirementsExperience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent.At least 12 years legal experience (preferably gathered both in-house as well as in private practice).Previous experience in building and managing teams.Strong transactional background dealing with commercial contracts.High degree of independence, initiative and decisiveness but also a desire to be challenged and think outside the box.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to act as a business partner to senior management.Good business judgment, especially in ambiguous situations.Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.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/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr