Associate Corporate Counsel
Amazon is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel in Singapore, Singapore. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Tools and skills the posting cites include international trade law, import export and regulatory compliance.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Provide legal counsel on international trade, customs, and regulatory compliance for AWS hardware and technology deployments in APAC.
This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team that is leading exciting and pioneering global initiatives as part of a business that is making history. Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required.
Key job responsibilities
• Provide legal counsel on import, customs, export controls, sanctions, and other international trade laws applicable to cutting-edge technologies
• Develop innovative international trade compliance solutions
• Research and analyze evolving regulatory landscapes, communicating complex legal implications to business stakeholders
• Support regulatory engagements and provide strategic input on legal and business decisions
• Manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously with precision and creativity
A day in the life
Your day will be dynamic and impactful, involving direct collaboration with global business teams, researching emerging regulatory trends, and developing creative compliance and business-impacting strategies. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, translating complex legal frameworks into actionable business guidance, and play a critical role in supporting AWS's groundbreaking technological advancements.
About the team
Our Trade and Logistics Legal team is a close, collaborative group dedicated to pioneering legal solutions across AWS’s global business. We work at the intersection of technology, law, and global strategy, supporting AWS's mission to transform how businesses leverage cloud technologies worldwide. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us navigate the intricate regulatory environments of emerging technologies.
Basic qualifications
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in trade compliance, customs operations, customs brokerage, supply chain, logistics or similar
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
- Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning
Preferred qualifications
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience in electronics or technology sector
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Associate Corporate Counsel at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
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