Amazon · 1 day ago
Associate Corporate Counsel, NA Ops Real Estate
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$132K/yr - $178K/yr
2+ years expAmazon is a leading company in logistics and real estate development. As an Associate Corporate Counsel for Real Estate, you will partner with teams to manage complex real estate projects and provide legal guidance on transactions and compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft complex real estate agreements including purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, build-to-suit leases, and development agreements
Partner with business teams to structure real estate transactions that meet Amazon's operational needs while managing legal and business risks
Advise on land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting strategies to support facility development
Manage due diligence processes including title review, survey analysis, and environmental assessments
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 specialized 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
Qualification
Required
2+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience working in real estate law in private practice or in-house at a technology company or equivalent
Preferred
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Experience in development, land use or economic development
Comfortable making high-judgment decisions in ambiguous situations
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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