Legal Intern - Italy
DESCRIPTION
Continuously innovate for customers and offering the largest selection in the world, are the 2 pillars of Amazon’s success. Amazon reinvents its business and processes continuously. To drive these changes, Amazon is on the lookout for professionals to embody the talent our future teams will behold. Amazon is currently looking for a Trainee to join the Legal Department in Italy for a 6-month term starting in March 2025. The role is based in Milan. The Legal Department is a trusted partner of Amazon’s growing global business. We understand our business clients’ needs and deliver actionable, business-oriented solutions, relying on technology to ensure fast access to resources and information. We work closely with the business on exciting, cutting-edge development and expansion projects from strategy definition throughout implementation. We provide advice on a wide array of legal issues, including data protection, consumer protection, regulatory and compliance matters.
Your responsibilities: As a member of the Legal Department, you will be actively involved in providing support and advice to local and international business clients, in the context of development projects as well as day-to-day business. You will be involved in the analysis of a variety of legal issues, including carrying out research, and in the preparation of responses to internal client queries. You will also participate in local and international projects aimed at innovating and simplifying the Legal Department’s work and organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Law degree with excellent academic records
- Most recent degree (Law degree or LL.M) obtained maximum one year prior to the application
- Italian mother tongue (or equivalent)
- Excellent English (written and verbal)
- Command of the MS Office applications; willingness to learn to use new tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Documented study or work experience outside of Italy
- Fluency in other EU languages (in particular German, French and Spanish)
- Excellent relationship and communication skills
- Strong motivation to work in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm and willingness to roll up sleeves, learn fast, and take responsibility
- Strong interest in intellectual property, consumer protection and privacy fields of law
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.