Corporate Counsel, Seller Services – Marketplace

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In short

Amazon seeks a Corporate Counsel for its marketplace business in India, based in Bangalore. The role involves advising on various legal matters including FDI, competition, consumer protection, privacy, IT, and IP laws, and structuring/negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

Counsel seller services, brand relations, marketplace trust and product tech teams on legal matters.
Advise on cutting-edge business initiatives.
Provide day-to-day corporate and business law counseling.
Conduct legal review and structuring of business programs and products.
Advise on procedural and compliance matters.
Resolve issues in existing commercial relationships and pre-litigation legal disputes.
Structure, draft, and negotiate day-to-day as well as complex, high-value contracts.
Serve as counsel for the development and launch of key seller and brand programs for Amazon.in marketplace.
Work in close coordination with global legal teams and external counsel.
Lead initiatives in liaison with tax, litigation, finance, public relations and public policy teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law
8+ years of legal experience
Experience in oral and written communication in English
Experience in technology/content licensing and the e-commerce industry or equivalent
Experience managing internal stakeholder relationships and working successfully across organizations and different cultures
Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
LLB in India or equivalent law degree in other common law jurisdiction
8-14 years of post-qualification experience
Competence in a broad range of corporate, legal compliance and business laws
Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess business processes/products, spot issues, and structure practical solutions
Excellent legal and business judgment

Desired Qualifications

Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Experience managing and growing complex business relationship at scale
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience navigating complex regulatory environments and providing strategic legal counsel in fast-paced, high-growth settings

Benefits

Individual contributor position
Opportunity to support rapidly growing and evolving marketplace business in India

Skills

Technology/Content LicensingE-commerceCorporate LawCompetition LawConsumer ProtectionPrivacy LawInformation Technology LawIntellectual Property LawForeign Direct Investment

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