Corporate Counsel, Business Conduct & Ethics Investigations
DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a lawyer with significant experience in corporate investigations and compliance programs to join its Business Conduct and Ethics team.
As a Corporate Counsel, you will monitor, supervise, and independently conduct internal investigations involving potential legal and regulatory issues, including fraud allegations. The ideal candidate must be a strong communicator adept at working with multiple stakeholders to navigate complex investigations and deliver results. You must be able to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, ambiguous and changing environment.
This role is based in Singapore and will support the APJC region. There is also opportunity for this position to be based in Australia, China or Japan. Given the regional scope, travel may be required for this role.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience, including at least 3+ years investigations or compliance experience with corporations, law firms, or government agencies
- Qualified lawyer and bar membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
- Anti-corruption and bribery experience including counseling and defense
- Experience in crisis management and response
- Excellent English skills that include the ability to draft documents and conduct interviews in English
- Hands-on project management experience, including the ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in languages besides English
- Highest standards of ethics, professional integrity, and discretion
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization
- Team player and consensus builder with great people skills and a good sense of humor, who can effectively and efficiently collaborate to build relationships with attorneys and business clients at all levels throughout the organization
- Sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense
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