Corporate Counsel - Transactions, Project Kuiper (Satellites)
Amazon
Description
Elevate the Future of Global Connectivity
Join our innovative legal team and play a pivotal role in bringing high-speed internet to unserved communities worldwide. As a Transactional Corporate Counsel for Project Kuiper, you'll be at the forefront of transforming global connectivity through state-of-the-art satellite and networking technology.
You'll be the legal expert enabling Amazon's ambitious mission to build and launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband access to communities that have been digitally isolated. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to negotiate complex technology contracts, navigate intricate legal landscapes, and support the rapid deployment of satellite and ground infrastructure that connects the unconnected.
Export Control Requirement
Key job responsibilities
• Review, draft, and negotiate diverse technology contracts including component purchase, launch services, licensing, and manufacturing agreements
• Develop innovative legal strategies that support business objectives and mitigate potential risks
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on complex technological and commercial issues
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Create scalable legal processes that enable rapid decision-making and organizational agility
A day in the life
Your day will be dynamic and intellectually stimulating. You'll collaborate closely with supply chain and launch operations teams, crafting legal strategies that balance innovation with risk management. Expect to dive into detailed technical specifications and intricate contract negotiations, while providing strategic legal counsel that propels our ambitious satellite initiative forward.
About the team
Kuiper Legal is a collaborative and forward-thinking legal group dedicated to supporting pioneering technology projects. Our team values creative problem-solving, technical curiosity, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies. We're not just lawyers; we're enablers of technological transformation.