Corporate Counsel, Stores and Ops Legal

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to fill the position of Corporate Counsel to support portions of Amazon's global finance, people experience (PxT), travel, corporate procurement, and corporate facilities teams. The role must drive legal analysis of business solutions, negotiate business-critical agreements, and mitigate risks across dynamic global teams. You will be a key strategic partner, translating complex legal challenges into actionable insights that propel Amazon’s business forward.

You will provide product counseling and advice directly to business teams related to Amazon's legal, reputational, and commercial risks. Among other projects, you will negotiate commercial transactions in a high-volume, high-velocity environment; advise on business strategies and the development of new business operations and technical products; and mediate commercial disputes with key suppliers. You will also help design, develop and implement new systems, strategies, and initiatives to provide legal support to our global teams, and you will coordinate with in-house and external subject matter experts focused on, among other issues, labor & employment, tax, corporate securities, and compliance with local laws.

We are a collaborative; forward-thinking legal team committed to supporting several WW Stores and Operations business teams and Amazon’s shared services. Our team values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking in the face of ambiguity, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with agility and precision.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Corporate law firm and/or in-house legal experience
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-dimensional legal projects
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

• Provide Strategic Legal Counsel: Deliver comprehensive legal advice to fast-moving business teams across finance, people experience, travel, and corporate functions
• Negotiate Complex Agreements: Structure, draft, and negotiate sophisticated supply chain, licensing, and commercial contracts
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal, reputational, and commercial risks for emerging business strategies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts on labor, employment, tax, and corporate compliance matters

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