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Description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented lawyer to support a dynamic and rapidly growing marketplace business in India. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually stimulating, exciting and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. We invite you to join us to be part of shaping Amazon's future, maintaining unwavering customer trust!

As Corporate Counsel, you will independently support diversified business teams across India consumer business on a broad range of legal, commercial, technology, privacy, compliance and regulatory matters. You will serve as the primary lawyer responsible for advising the business on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters and structuring, drafting and negotiating commercial transactions. You will work on complex and evolving regulations governing the marketplace operations in India. You will also have the opportunity to lead initiatives in liaison with diverse stakeholders including tax, litigation, finance, public relations and public policy teams.

The position will be based in Bangalore. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Key job responsibilities

As Corporate Counsel, you will independently support diversified business teams across India consumer business on a broad range of legal, commercial, technology, privacy, compliance and regulatory matters. You will serve as the primary lawyer responsible for advising the business on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters and structuring, drafting and negotiating commercial transactions. You will work on complex and evolving regulations governing the marketplace operations in India. You will also have the opportunity to lead initiatives in liaison with diverse stakeholders including tax, litigation, finance, public relations and public policy teams.

The position will be based in Bangalore. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

A day in the life

Commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, legal structuring, legal training

About the team

This role is part of the legal team that supports Amazon's marketplace businesses in India. Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world’s most recognized and dynamic brands. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome professionals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Basic Qualifications

• LLB in India or equivalent law degree in other common law jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 8 – 14 years of legal experience in law firm or in-house role, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to act as business partner to senior management.

• Great business judgment especially in ambiguous situations.

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

• High degree of independence, initiative and decisiveness but also desire to be challenged and think outside the box.

• High standards of ethics and professional integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing E-commerce Marketplace in India. Hands-on experience in FDI law, Intellectual Property law, Consumer Protection law, Information Technology Law, Competition Law and Advertising Laws.

• A team player and consensus builder with great people skills who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and business clients at all levels throughout the organization.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.