DESCRIPTION

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented business lawyer to support our rapidly growing and evolving marketplace business in India. This is an individual contributor position based in Bangalore, reporting to the AGC & Director-Legal. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will be the lead counsel supporting the fulfillment channels, product compliance, marketplace trust, seller programs and product tech teams on a broad range of legal matters involving foreign direct investment, competition, consumer protection, privacy, information technology and intellectual property laws. You will be primarily responsible for advising on cutting-edge business initiatives; providing day-to-day corporate and business law counseling; conducting legal review and structuring of business programs and products; advising on procedural and compliance matters; and resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and pre-litigation legal disputes.

You will structure, draft, and negotiate day-to-day as well as complex, high-value contracts. Working independently with various business teams, you will serve as counsel for the development and launch of key seller programs for Amazon.in marketplace. You will work in close coordination with global legal teams and external counsel, and lead initiatives in liaison with tax, litigation, finance, public relations and public policy teams. You will also collaborate closely with other counsels in the team, mentor junior team members, and provide guidance on day-to-day legal and business issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome professionals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 13+ years of Corporate Law experience
• LLB in India or equivalent law degree in other common law jurisdiction
• Competence in a broad range of corporate, legal compliance and business laws
• In-house experience at a technology or e-commerce company is a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
• Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues
• Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience advising multi-national companies and businesses operating at scale
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet stringent deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess business processes/products, spot issues, and structure practical solutions
• Excellent legal and business judgment
• Ability to function independently while communicating laterally and upwardly with ease
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues and projects with diverse and multiple internal/external stakeholders

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