Associate Corporate Counsel, North America Operations Real Estate

Amazon • Arlington, VA

14d

About The Position

Amazon is seeking a strategic, business-minded real estate attorney to support
the development, expansion, and management of our North American logistics
network. In this role, you'll partner with Real Estate, Operations, and
Construction teams on high-stakes, complex transactions—from multi-million
square foot fulfillment center developments to strategically located delivery
stations. You'll be a legal strategist who can spot issues before they become
problems, direct outside counsel effectively, and balance legal risk with
business objectives. You'll work on some of the most sophisticated real estate
deals in the logistics industry, directly impacting Amazon's ability to deliver
for our customers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience working in real estate law in private practice or in-house at a technology company or equivalent
• Experience working in real estate law in private practice or in-house at a technology company or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions
• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience in development, land use or economic development
• Proven ability to identify legal issues proactively and provide strategic guidance to business stakeholders
• Experience managing or directing outside counsel on real estate matters
• Comfortable making high-judgment decisions in ambiguous situations
• Experience with industrial, logistics, or large-scale corporate campus real estate projects
• Expertise in land use, zoning, entitlements, or economic development matters
• Ability to drive process improvements and increase efficiency in legal operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex legal concepts for business audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy on complex commercial real estate transactions including ground leases, build-to-suit agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and development contracts for large-scale logistics facilities
• Serve as strategic legal advisor to business partners on real estate acquisitions and development projects across North America
• Identify and proactively flag legal and business risks in real estate transactions, providing practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with operational needs
• Manage and direct outside counsel on specialized matters including title review, survey analysis, environmental due diligence, and complex lease negotiations—maintaining oversight of legal strategy, quality, and costs
• Advise on land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting strategies to support facility development in multiple regulatory environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Tax, Construction, and Environmental to drive projects from site selection through facility launch
• Structure creative deal solutions for novel legal and business challenges in Amazon's rapidly evolving logistics network
• Support post-acquisition matters including construction contracts, property management agreements, and operational real estate issues
• Drive process improvements and leverage technology to increase efficiency and scalability across Amazon's growing real estate portfolio
• Stay current on real estate laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting logistics and industrial development

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree