Corporate Counsel, Amazon Books

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Books Legal is seeking a strategic legal advisor to support content acquisition teams, negotiating and drafting licensing agreements with major publishers for ebook and print formats. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-minded legal guidance and help shape go-to-market strategies, including advising on AI-powered features.

The role requires strong judgment, deep legal expertise in media licensing, and the ability to navigate fast-paced environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and bar admission in at least one state.
• Experience in IP or content licensing.
• Experience in digital media, publishing, or subscription services.
• Experience at a corporate law firm.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel for content acquisition teams.
• Provide legal guidance on product development, pricing, and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate and draft content licensing and purchase agreements.
• Manage vendor disputes; coordinate with outside counsel and internal litigation teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategies.
• Advise on AI-powered features.

Skills

5+ years of legal experience

IP licensing

Content licensing

Corporate law firm experience

Business-oriented/legal advisory

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (state)

Job description

Job ID: 10434836 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Books Legal is hiring a strategic legal advisor for the Books content acquisition teams. In this role, you’ll partner directly with the business to support relationships with the biggest traditional publishers across both ebook and print formats. That means negotiating, drafting, and interpreting the contractual terms that shape how publisher content reaches readers. Beyond transactional execution, you’ll need high judgment and intellectual curiosity to dive deep into the nuances of our business models, services, and operations to find creative solutions and drive innovation in an established and growing business.

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel for content acquisition teams
• Provide legal guidance on product and program development, pricing, and regulatory compliance
• Negotiate and draft content licensing and purchase agreements
• Manage vendor disputes; coordinate with outside counsel and internal litigation teams on consumer litigation
• Partner with cross-functional teams (PR, public policy) on go-to-market strategies
• Advise on AI-powered features

About the team

We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a corporate law firm
• Experience in intellectual property or content licensing
• Experience in digital media, publishing, or subscription services
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments
• Experience managing vendor disputes or litigation

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

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