Description

　　Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented Senior Corporate Counsel to support its rapidly growing and evolving operations businesses in India. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily job. Like everyone at Amazon, we are passionate about our customers. Amazon offers its in-house lawyers the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands

　　Key job responsibilities

　　The role requires working on compliances related to Environment, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Product Safety and Assurance (like food, drug & cosmetics, medical devices, chemical and hazardous substances, legal metrology, BIS) laws and regulatory regime, and supporting cross functional teams on initiatives under Sustainability and Social Responsibility policy of the Company. The role requires working cross-functionally with technical teams to shape compliance strategy, advising on upcoming regulatory changes and how to influence them, driving adoption of global policies and procedures in India and counseling compliance partner teams around complex issues. You will be responsible for handling pre-litigation disputes, managing outside counsel support, and generally providing day-to-day advice to the IN Ops Compliance, Environment & WHS teams in coordination with others on the legal team. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for and implementing process improvements.

　　A day in the life

　　A day in the role would require you to be enthusiastic, pragmatic,being challenged and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations with practical risk calibration.

　　About the team

　　This position will be based in Bangalore and reports to the Director and AGC. You will be required to lead a team, as team manager. This role will give you an opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team that is pioneering exciting initiatives as part of a business that is making history. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Bengaluru, KA, IND

　　Basic Qualifications

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

　　• Bachelor’s degree in law

　　• 15+ years of post-qualification experience in a large professional setting

　　• 10+ years of focus on legal compliances and advising businesses on issues emanating from compliances

　　• High degree of independence, initiative, decisiveness, and creative thinking, as well as a desire to be challenged

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• A mix of law firm and in-house experience

　　• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines

　　• Demonstrated experience in writing successfully for a diverse range of audiences

　　• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a partner to business stakeholders