Corporate Counsel, Public Sector, Project Kuiper (Satellites / Communications)

Amazon Legal Team Seeks Attorney For Project Kuiper

We are looking for a talented attorney with an interest in government contracts and related transactions to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Project Kuiper. Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for a stellar lawyer to be embedded with the Kuiper team and support important government contracting compliance efforts related to a variety of exciting space technologies and customer missions. You will help Kuiper navigate new frontiers by reviewing government contract solicitations and proposals, providing guidance on subcontracts and technology development agreements, advising on intellectual property matters, and helping to ensure compliance with a wide range of U.S. and international government contracts. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and engineer processes that address gravity and risk to provide the business with flexibility and freedom to move quickly. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, has sound judgment, and has the inclination to be continually challenged. You will be expected to help the company take smart risks and revel at the opportunity to empower a fast-growing business. This position can be based in Arlington, VA or Redmond, WA. Some travel may be required. This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.