Corporate Counsel, Legal - NA Stores

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Amazon is looking for a talented attorney to support our online store business. You will work directly with your business partners, serving as their primary legal advisor on a broad range and variety of matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience in transactional work, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or equivalent
• Experience working cross functionally across several teams
• Experience partnering with business leaders in highly complex and dynamic business settings

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day legal support to business teams and developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, efficient, and business-centric ways.
• Helping your business teams launch new features and product categories.
• Serving as lead counsel in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Resolving issues arising in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

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