Corporate Counsel, Sustainability

Amazon • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the legal team that works at the forefront of sustainability initiatives as we build a better future together at Amazon scale. In 2019, Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge, a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its businesses by 2040. Amazon is looking for a talented attorney to support Amazon's long-term sustainability strategy. You will support Amazon’s Worldwide Sustainability team in pursuing a wide range of sustainability initiatives. We aim to have a net-positive impact on the world through sustainability because it's good for the planet, for our business, for our customers, and for our communities.

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
• Experience with commercial agreements and commercial transactions
• Experience in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Law
• Experience with carbon credits or emissions trading or management of corporate carbon/waste/water footprints and legal support for carbon neutralization, renewable energy, circular economy, and supply chain sustainability initiatives a plus
• Experience reviewing and advising on public-facing sustainability communications
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, implementing, and scaling initiatives related to decarbonization, carbon neutralization, waste, and water usage, as well as Amazon's efforts toward the circular economy and more sustainable buildings, products, packaging, and transportation.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements for new transactional initiatives
• Manage outside counsel relationships across multiple jurisdictions and develop scalable contract templates and processes.
• Navigate emerging regulations and compliance requirements
• Advise on the development of new products and services
• Provide counsel on evolving climate finance mechanisms and sustainability standards
• Provide strategic legal counsel on transactions and advise on strategy, policy, public relations, and regulatory issues around the globe related to new technologies and sustainability in our operations and our supply chain.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree