Corporate Counsel, Real Estate, NA Ops Real Estate

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a strategic real estate attorney to lead the legal strategy for build-to-suit, leases, and development contracts for logistics facilities.

The role collaborates with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Tax, Construction, and Environmental teams to drive site selection through launch, while leveraging AI to scale the function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-bar legal experience in real estate law.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and bar admission in good standing.
• Experience advising on real estate transactions and development.
• Familiarity with AI ethics in the legal context.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy on complex commercial real estate transactions for Amazon's logistics facilities.
• Advise business partners on real estate matters affecting growth and operations.
• Identify and mitigate risks while enabling rapid project launches.
• Manage outside counsel on due diligence, negotiations, and permitting.
• Advise on land use, zoning, and entitlements across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from site selection to launch.
• Develop creative deal solutions for emerging asset types and business lines.
• Support post-acquisition/lease matters and ongoing real estate issues.
• Drive AI-enabled process improvements in the real estate legal function.

Skills

Real Estate Law

Contract Negotiation

AI in Legal Context

Strategic Legal Advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Admission

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking a strategic, business-minded real estate attorney to support the development, expansion, and management of our Operations logistics sites. You'll work at forefront of real estate development on high-value, complex projects while inventing new ways to work with AI.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy on complex commercial real estate transactions - build-to-suit agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development contracts - for Amazon's logistics facilities
• Serve as strategic legal advisor to business partners across Operations on real estate matters impacting network growth, site launches, and facility operations
• Identify and proactively flag legal and business risks in real estate transactions, providing practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with speed to launch
• Manage and direct outside counsel on title review, environmental due diligence, and complex negotiations - owning legal strategy while maintaining quality and cost discipline
• Advise on land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting strategies across diverse regulatory environments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Tax, Construction, and Environmental teams to drive projects from site selection through launch
• Structure creative deal solutions for novel legal and business challenges, including first-impression issues in new asset types and emerging business lines
• Support post-acquisition and post-lease matters including construction contracts, property management agreements, landlord disputes, and ongoing operational real estate issues
• Drive process improvements and leverage AI and legal technology to increase efficiency and scalability across the operations real estate legal function

A day in the life

No two days are the same. Some days may be knee-deep in a lease or development agreement negotiation, while the next could be strategizing on the real estate implications of a new business line that Amazon is getting into. Other days will involve inventing ways to scale Legal's impact using AI or strategizing on the best land use approach in a new jurisdiction. Throughout, you'll be moving at a rapid pace and making hard judgement calls - not just drafting contracts.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience in Real Estate Law
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

Preferred Qualifications

• Can distill complex legal issues into clear, concise business guidance
• Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review experience

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, 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: A10556816