• Legal Counsel III

    Amazon (New York, NY)


    Description

    MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

    Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

     

    Offered Position: Legal Counsel III

     

    Job Location: New York, New York

     

    Job Number: AMZ9160630

    Position Responsibilities:

    Manage and lead multiple simultaneous complex acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions with tight deadlines from pre term sheet through due diligence and drafting/negotiations to post closing. Research and advise on transactional and general corporate matters and work effectively with internal clients and outside counsel. Provide holistic advice on structuring, regulatory, and other strategic considerations. Develop processes to create self-service or automated modules for certain aspects of transactions.

    Position Requirements:

    Juris Doctor or foreign equivalent degree and five years of experience as an M&A corporate transactions attorney or in a related occupation. Membership in good standing of at least one bar in the United States is required. Must have five years of experience in the following skills: (1) working at a national or international law firm or technology company; (2) working in M&A and investments with familiarity with securities law and filings; and (3) working on a variety of transactions such as public company acquisitions, stock and asset purchases, cross-border transactions, minority investments, and joint ventures.

     

    Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

     

    40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $169,300/year to $229,000/year.

     

    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, visit:

     

    https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. #0000

    Basic Qualifications

    Position Requirements:

    Juris Doctor or foreign equivalent degree and five years of experience as an M&A corporate transactions attorney or in a related occupation. Membership in good standing of at least one bar in the United States is required. Must have five years of experience in the following skills: (1) working at a national or international law firm or technology company; (2) working in M&A and investments with familiarity with securities law and filings; and (3) working on a variety of transactions such as public company acquisitions, stock and asset purchases, cross-border transactions, minority investments, and joint ventures. #0000

    Preferred Qualifications

    Please see job description and the position requirements above.

     

    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.