Construction Counsel, North America Construction Operations Legal
About The Position
Amazon is seeking a strategic, business-minded construction attorney to support the building and launch of Amazon's operations facilities in North America and beyond. In this role, you'll partner with Construction, Real Estate and Operations teams on high-stakes, complex buildings — 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 construction projects in the logistics industry, directly impacting Amazon's ability to deliver for our customers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in Construction Law
- Experience managing complex construction contracts, project execution, delivery issues, and/or disputes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders
- In-house experience in a technology, Internet company, or real estate / construction company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex legal concepts for business audiences
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and negotiate construction agreements and related project documentation for large-scale logistics and industrial facilities
- Serve as strategic legal advisor to internal business partners on project execution and delivery, providing day-to-day construction law counseling across the project lifecycle
- Identify and proactively flag legal and business risks in construction projects, providing practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with operational speed
- Manage and direct outside counsel on construction-related matters—including disputes, specialist advisory, and complex contract negotiations—maintaining oversight of legal strategy, quality, and costs
- Advise on developer, general contractor, and supply chain management, including procurement strategy, contractor performance, and subcontractor arrangements
- Manage disputes, including identifying early resolution strategies and advising on escalation pathways to protect business interests
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Real Estate, Pre-Construction, Operations, Finance, and Environmental to drive projects from site selection through facility launch
- Structure creative solutions for novel legal and business challenges in a rapidly evolving construction and logistics network
- Advise on permitting and regulatory compliance strategies across multiple jurisdictions
- Drive process improvements and leverage AI to increase efficiency and scalability
- Stay current on construction law developments, building regulations, and industry trends affecting logistics and industrial facility delivery
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
- sign-on payments
- restricted stock units (RSUs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
