Associate Paralegal

DESCRIPTION

Here is a chance to take your career to the next level with earth’s most customer-centric company. If you have a passion for customers, enjoy dealing with unique legal and business issues, and love new challenges, Amazon is looking for you.

Amazon is seeking an associate paralegal to join the Corporate Legal team.

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include international entity formation/maintenance, ongoing subsidiary compliance matters, acquisition and restructuring projects, and liaising with external counsel and internal business and legal partners.

Candidate must thrive on the challenge of a fast-paced environment and work autonomously to execute multiple time-sensitive projects. This role demands flexibility, resourcefulness and an innovative spirit.

About the team
Be part of a dynamic global team that supports all of Amazon’s business lines in new country entries and key strategic transactions. You will gain a unique perspective on the long-term planning for Amazon’s growth. We work with business, tax, accounting, compliance, and other in-house and external legal teams to solve complex issues, deliver results, and delight customers!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Law, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualification
• 2+ years work experience as a corporate paralegal or related experience with a multinational/Fortune 500 company or law firm, including entity governance, board/director communications, and compliance with statutory obligations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently in a constantly changing environment
• Impeccable organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Self-starter with strong bias for action and keen attention to detail
• Strong judgment, even in ambiguous situations, and discretion with confidential matters

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in preparing corporate legal documentation and conducting legal due diligence
• Proficiency in Global Entity Management System (GEMS) or other entity management system, and Microsoft SharePoint
• Accustomed to working with cross-functional teams
• Legal project and information management experience

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