• Corporate Counsel, Shopping & Search

    Amazon (New York, NY)


    Description

    We are looking for a talented and experienced Corporate Counsel to support our Stores Foundational AI business who build new and innovative shopping experiences that enable every customer to discover, evaluate, and select products they love. You will partner with teams developing cutting edge AI tools and features for customer-facing initiatives that directly impact the shopping experience. You will also get to work on big, cross-organization projects that make experiences at Amazon personalized and fun. The person serving in this role will provide legal guidance on new feature and product development; advise on complex issues, including privacy and regulatory matters; and counsel on key strategic initiatives. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and excel at simplifying legal review processes.

     

    Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover, and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Support business leaders as lead counsel on product decisions

    • Counsel on regulatory matters

    • Provide day-to-day, customer-focused advice

    • Handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries

    • Occasional travel will be required.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of legal experience

     

    - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

     

    - Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.