• Contracts Manager, Amazon Games

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Do you love entertainment, media, and technology? Are you looking for an exciting and creative challenge in an innovation-driven, talent-focused company? Come make history as a member of the Amazon Entertainment legal team in Amazon’s world-class legal department.

     

    We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support a diverse array of exciting initiatives by Amazon Games, including supporting our cloud gaming service, Luna, our global Prime Gaming program, our hit games New World, Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, and other new projects in the games space.

     

    The successful candidate will possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and think creatively and be proactive in solving problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also be client-service oriented, have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organization skills and have the ability to easily switch gears. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the company is essential.

     

    If you have the ability to always know where you are needed, identify and implement process improvements, effectively manage vendor relationships and work cross-functionally with other teams, please apply today!

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Negotiating and documenting a variety of third-party contracts, including vendor agreements, promotional agreements, services agreements, content and technology licenses, event agreements and more;

     

    - Working with clients on scaling contractual negotiations through artificial intelligence, automated systems; developing internal processes to track transactions from beginning to end; and

     

    - Coordinating with clients and outside counsel.

    About the team

    Amazon Games Legal is part of the Amazon Entertainment Legal group, which also includes Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon Music, Audible, and Twitch.tv.

     

    We pride ourselves in facilitating progress and delivering results. We see the big picture, and we obsess over customers. We run to the problem, never away from it. We like to build things and solve problems. We enjoy the camaraderie of working together as a legal team, and with our brilliant and creative business partners. We operate with the highest level of integrity and value character as much as intelligence.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal, or other comparable experience within a law firm or legal department

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Bachelor's degree

     

    - 5+ years experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of standard commercial contracts

     

    - Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations

     

    - Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

     

    - Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines

     

    - Strong written and oral communication skills

     

    - Strong analytical and computer skills

     

    - Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $146,300/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.