• Corporate Counsel, Amazon Air

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    We’re looking for a talented lawyer to support our dynamic Amazon Air business, which operates a global air cargo network that includes a fleet of over 100 cargo aircraft serving more than 70 airports in North America, Europe, and Asia with 250 flights daily. This attorney will be primarily responsible for supporting Amazon Air Cargo, our growing air cargo business that provides cargo transportation services to third-party customers such as enterprise shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics companies.

    Key job responsibilities

    You will be embedded with the Amazon Air Cargo team, partnering directly with the business to develop our operational and technical capabilities and continually improve the experiences of our customers. You’ll serve as lead counsel on commercial and regulatory matters for Amazon Air Cargo – helping to shape long term strategy, finding opportunities to handle legal issues in creative ways, and building processes that address risk and allow the business the flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of legal experience

     

    - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

     

    - Experience working in the aviation and/or logistics sectors

    Preferred Qualifications

    - A mix of law firm, in-house, and/or government experience

     

    - Prior work for a start-up or other rapid-growth business

     

    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 $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.