Corporate Counsel, Brazil International Stores
Amazon • Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, BRA
No Relocation
Posted: July 27, 2026
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Description
- Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented business lawyer to support our rapidly growing and evolving real estate in Brazil. This is an individual contributor position based in São Paulo. Key job
Description
- Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented business lawyer to support our rapidly growing and evolving real estate in Brazil. This is an individual contributor position based in São Paulo. Key job responsibilities - Negotiate and draft real estate agreements including purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, build-to-suit leases, and development agreements as well as construction contracts. - Partner with business teams to structure real estate transactions and construction projects that meet Amazon's operational needs while managing legal and business risks. - Advise on land use, zoning and permitting strategies to support facility development. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Tax, and Construction to drive projects from site selection through facility launch. - Develop creative solutions to complex legal issues that arise during real estate acquisition and development. - Support post-acquisition matters including construction contracts, property management agreements, and operational issues. - Identify and mitigate legal risks in real estate transactions and development projects. - Drive continuous improvement in legal and other processes to increase efficiency and scalability across the real estate portfolio.
Basic Qualifications
- - 8+ years of legal experience - Bachelor's degree in Law with Brazil Bar association (OAB) - Excellent communication skills, both in Portuguese and English (fluency). - Experience in technology and the e-commerce industry or equivalent - Experience managing internal stakeholder relationships and working successfully across organizations - Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent - Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess business processes/products, spot issues, and structure practical solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- - Experience navigating complex regulatory environments and providing strategic legal counsel in fast-paced, high-growth settings - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.