Legal Counsel, EU Operations Real Estate and Construction

Amazon is hiring a Legal Counsel, EU Operations Real Estate and Construction in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Corporate counsel for real estate and construction managing logistics facility developments and transactions across Europe.

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Work hard, have fun, make history. That's what we do every day at Amazon. Would you like to work on industry-leading real estate development projects in the logistics space? As Corporate Counsel for Real Estate, you will partner with Amazon's Real Estate and Operations teams to buy, lease, construct, launch, and manage Amazon's logistics facilities across Europe, with a focus on Germany. Our projects include:
• Multi-million square feet fulfillment centers
• Strategically located delivery stations
• Urban and rural development sites
• Specialised logistics and last mile facilities

Each project presents unique challenges and opportunities requiring high judgment and creative problem-solving. You'll tackle dynamic, complex projects with novel legal and business issues that directly impact Amazon's ability to serve and delight our customers. Join our team and help shape the future of Amazon's physical operations network while advancing your legal career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key job responsibilities
• Negotiate and draft complex real estate agreements including purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, build-to-suit leases, and development agreements as well as construction contracts.
• Partner with business teams to structure real estate transactions and construction projects that meet Amazon's operational needs while managing legal and business risks.
• Advise on land use, zoning and permitting strategies to support facility development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Tax, and Construction to drive projects from site selection through facility launch.
• Develop creative solutions to complex legal issues that arise during real estate acquisition and development.
• Support post-acquisition matters including construction contracts, property management agreements, and operational issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialised matters while maintaining oversight of legal strategy and costs.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in real estate transactions and development projects.
• Stay current on relevant real estate laws, regulations, and other trends affecting Amazon's logistics network.
• Drive continuous improvement in legal and other processes to increase efficiency and scalability across the real estate portfolio.

A day in the life
Each day brings diverse challenges to this dynamic role. One morning, you might review an urgent site acquisition while revising a complex build-to-suit agreement for a new fulfillment center. Other days see you manage multiple deals simultaneously, reviewing purchase agreements, construction contracts and answer ad hoc asset management questions, all with tight deadlines. Some days will have you advising senior leadership on an essential escalation, while others will find you utilising AI to improve efficiency and speed in our work. Throughout each day, you balance urgent matters with strategic work, directly impacting Amazon's growing operations network.

Basic qualifications

- Experience in Real Estate Law
- License to practice law in Europe, US or other common law jurisdiction
- Significant experience with a minimum of 6+ years of post qualification legal experience
- Experience of real estate transactions and asset management in Germany

Preferred qualifications

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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 accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

How we rate this

Legal Counsel, EU Operations Real Estate and Construction at Amazon rates 0 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Legal Counsel, EU Operations Real Estate and Construction is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in GB, London.
The job was posted on August 13, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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