Amazon
Legal, legal
CorporateCounsel
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“Corporate Counsel at Amazon. Skills: Subscription programs, Content licensing, Regulatory compliance. Serve as primary legal counsel for Books subscription. Provide legal guidance on program development”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of legal experience, Juris Doctor, Membership in one state bar
Nice to Have
Experience working at a corporate law firm, Experience in intellectual property, Experience in content licensing, Experience in digital media, Experience in publishing, Experience in subscription services, Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice, Experience with product launches, Experience with go-to-market legal strategies, Experience managing consumer disputes, Experience managing litigation
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary legal counsel for Books subscription
Provide legal guidance on program development
Provide legal guidance on pricing
Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance
Negotiate content licensing agreements
Draft content licensing agreements
Manage consumer disputes
Coordinate with outside counsel
Coordinate with internal litigation teams
Advise on AI-powered features
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working directly with the business; Partner with cross-functional teams; Coordinate with outside counsel; Coordinate with internal litigation teams
Full Job Description
Want to help people around the world read more and get more out of reading? Join the Amazon Books Legal team! In this role, you'll be the primary lawyer for Books subscription programs like Kindle Unlimited. Working directly with the business, you'll provide day-to-day and strategic advice on program development, content licensing, and regulatory and contractual compliance. Key job responsibilities - Serve as primary legal counsel for Books subscription programs, including Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading - Provide legal guidance on program development, pricing, and regulatory compliance - Negotiate and draft content licensing agreements with rightsholders - Manage consumer disputes and coordinate with outside counsel and internal litigation teams on pending litigation - Partner with cross-functional teams (PR, public policy) on go-to-market strategies - Advise on AI-powered features About the team We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working at a corporate law firm - Experience in intellectual property or content licensing - Experience in digital media, publishing, or subscription services - Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments - Experience with product launches and go-to-market legal strategies - Experience managing consumer disputes and litigation 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 acco
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