• Corporate Counsel, Payments Legal

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon's legal team.

     

    We are looking for a talented attorney to support our rapidly growing and evolving payments businesses. This attorney will be responsible for counseling the Amazon Payments business teams on product and service launches, regulatory issues, and commercial and compliance related initiatives in the payments and financial services space.

     

    Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. The role covers a broad spectrum of legal issues, including new program development in regulated areas, product counseling and providing day-to-day advice, strategic contract and partnership negotiations, and resolving issues that arise in commercial relationships. A successful candidate will have a strong regulatory and transactional background and be hard-working, proactive, entrepreneurial and able to apply sound, pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations. Prior experience in payments, credit/lending, or financial services is a plus.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Advise the business on regulatory and compliance matters

     

    - Provide product development advice

     

    - Structure, draft and negotiate commercial agreements related to domestic and international payment and credit/lending products

     

    - Provide ongoing legal counseling on a wide range of matters.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of legal experience

     

    - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications

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

     

    - Experience advising on regulatory and compliance matters on payments or credit/lending products

     

    - Experience engaging with regulators

     

    - Ability to work independently while being able to contribute and coordinate with cross-functional teams

     

    - Team player and consensus builder who can effectively collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and business leaders throughout the organization

     

    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.