Corporate Counsel, Amazon Music

Job description

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Do you love entertainment, media, and technology? Are you looking for an exciting and creative challenge in an innovation-driven, talent-focused company? Come make history as a member of Amazon's Global Entertainment Legal team in Amazon’s world-class legal department. We are seeking an exceptional Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Music, Amazon’s immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture.

Key job responsibilities
Structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex distribution, development, licensing, production, marketing, and other commercial agreements; and providing ongoing legal counsel across a range of fields, including intellectual property, digital media, and regulatory compliance. Some travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- 6+ years of Technology Law experience
- Deep understanding of consumer law and regulations impacting subscription businesses

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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