Corporate Counsel - Litigation, Enterprise Risk

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 153,900 - 208,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon's legal department seeks a smart, experienced litigator to manage Amazon's worldwide portfolio of commercial disputes, including novel issues from new technologies. You will design litigation strategy, supervise outside counsel, and brief leadership on risks across contract, consumer protection, real estate, privacy, and more.

The role demands strong trial prep, cross‑functional collaboration, and high‑velocity decision making in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-bar admission legal experience.
• JD and bar membership in at least one state.
• Ability to distill complex legal issues into business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement litigation strategy for selected cases.
• Select, manage, and improve outside counsel performance.
• Advise leadership on novel legal and business risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with witnesses and data repositories for trial prep.
• Coordinate with public policy and public relations on litigation matters.
• Develop processes enabling small teams to move quickly at scale.
• Provide cross-functional leadership on diverse legal issues.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Outside counsel management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (one state or equivalent)

Job description

Amazon's legal department is looking for a smart, experienced, creative, and highly motivated litigator to help manage Amazon's worldwide portfolio of commercial litigation disputes. You'll handle novel legal issues arising from new technologies across a broad spectrum of litigation.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement litigation strategy with respect to specific cases
• Select, manage, and improve the performance of outside counsel
• Advise leadership on a wide range of novel legal and business risks and opportunities
• Work with witnesses and data repositories to prepare for trial
• Coordinate with public policy and public relations teams on matters relating to litigation
• Design and implement innovative processes that enable small teams to make high-velocity decisions at scale
• Provide daily cross-functional leadership to stakeholders on legal problems involving contract, business tort, consumer protection, real estate, transportation, advertising, privacy, security, class action, and First Amendment law

A day in the life

You'll spend your days managing consumer and commercial litigation, advising internal clients on emerging legal issues, and working to build new mechanisms to minimize litigation risk.

About The Team

We are a tight-knit team of litigators that cover a broad spectrum of litigation across all Amazon businesses. We routinely handle novel legal issues arising from new technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience building case strategies, identifying risks, and aligning legal tactics with business goals
• Can distill complex legal issues into clear, concise business guidance
• Knowledge of internet, software, and media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate or equivalent
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience presenting legal issues to executive leadership
• Experience as a primary strategist on complex litigation including independently developing case theory, making high-stakes judgment calls, and driving outcomes without close supervision
• Experience in complex domestic and international business litigation, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in pre-dispute and dispute resolution or equivalent context
• Experience handling class-action defense litigation across multiple matters, including Rule 23 class certification

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, NY, New York - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

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

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10460041