Corporate Counsel, Workplace Health & Safety

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Join Amazon's Operations Legal Department to provide strategic legal counsel on
workplace health and safety regulatory matters across our
North American
operations. You'll serve as a key advisor to business leaders on compliance with
occupational safety
and health regulations and represent Amazon in interactions
with regulatory agencies. This role offers high visibility with senior
leadership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on employee safety.

You'll provide real-time legal guidance to operations, safety, and HR teams
navigating complex regulatory requirements. Expect phone-based counseling on
compliance matters, reviewing safety policies and training materials, and
advising on regulatory strategy. When critical incidents occur you'll lead the
legal response and engage directly with regulatory agencies including OSHA and
state authorities. Travel is minimal, but you'll participate in an on-call
rotation (approximately one week every eight weeks) for urgent matters.

We are a collaborative legal team within Amazon's Worldwide Operations Legal
group, supporting compliance across regulatory verticals including workplace
health and safety. We work closely with operations, safety, and HR partners
across warehouses, delivery networks, and operational facilities. Safety is a
top priority for Amazon's leadership, giving our work significant visibility at
senior levels. You'll join a team tackling legal issues while making tangible
impact on workplace safety for thousands of employees and service providers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience advising on regulatory compliance matters, complex litigations, or representing organizations in regulatory proceedings
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex legal issues
• Experience providing practical legal counsel to business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Workplace Safety Law
• Experience in Regulatory Law
• Experience with workplace health and safety law, particularly OSHA regulations and standards
• Background representing organizations in interactions with federal or state regulatory agencies (OSHA, state labor departments, or similar)
• Experience in industries with significant safety regulatory oversight (warehousing, logistics, construction, utilities, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of occupational safety standards and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience handling critical incident response
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with regulatory authorities

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to operations, health and safety, and human resources teams on workplace safety regulatory compliance
• Lead legal response to critical workplace incidents and escalations, including serious injuries and fatalities
• Represent Amazon in interactions with regulatory agencies, including OSHA inspections, investigations, and citation resolution
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials that reflect current regulatory requirements
• Counsel business leaders on legal implications of proposed safety initiatives and operational decisions
• Monitor changes in workplace health and safety regulations across jurisdictions and advise on necessary business adaptations
• Build and maintain productive relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide urgent legal guidance

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: No Education Listed