Corporate Counsel, Security Legal

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

Job summary

Amazon’s Security Legal team seeks a Corporate Counsel to advise on cybersecurity compliance and incident response for Amazon’s global operations. You will help ensure regulatory alignment across Retail, Devices, and Health, while supporting our security teams with practical legal guidance.

You will lead responses to security incidents, coordinate with Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, and Privacy teams, and manage outside counsel relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and bar admission are required.
• 5+ years of post-bar legal experience.
• Experience across security, privacy, or cyber law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on cybersecurity and incident response compliance.
• Lead the legal response for security incidents and draft customer/regulator communications.
• Support cross-functional teams including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, and Privacy.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgeting for security matters.
• Advise on security aspects of due diligence and M&A agreements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

Description

Provide strategic legal counsel on cybersecurity and incident response for one of the world's most complex technology companies. Amazon's Security Legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to advise on compliance with evolving global regulations, lead legal responses for security incidents, and pursue bad actors across our diverse businesses—from retail to devices to health. You will be part of a nimble legal team that covers security, fraud, and abuse matters while supporting our security team's operations.

Key job responsibilities

• Providing advice and support to security teams and others on compliance with all manner of security laws and regulations, including cybersecurity and data breach laws
• Leading the legal response for security incidents, directing investigation, assessing legal obligations and advising on and drafting customer and regulator communications
• Supporting our teams in drafting and presenting security-related documents to various audiences including executive leadership
• Working collaboratively with teams including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, Privacy and partner legal teams
• Managing outside counsel relationships, directing budgeting and allocation of resources, staffing and strategic approaches to work
• Providing legal advice and support on security aspects of due diligence and M&A agreements

A day in the life

Your day will involve advising security teams on compliance matters and leading legal responses to security incidents. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, and Privacy teams. You'll manage outside counsel relationships and provide strategic legal guidance on security matters. Your work will span Amazon's diverse businesses, requiring you to quickly assess novel security issues and provide practical legal solutions. You'll draft communications for customers and regulators, support executive presentations, and advise on security aspects of business transactions.

About The Team

Amazon's security legal team is a nimble group that covers security, fraud and abuse matters across Amazon's global operations. The team supports Amazon's diverse businesses by providing legal guidance on novel security challenges. We work collaboratively to pursue bad actors behind security threats while ensuring compliance with evolving global cybersecurity laws. Our team values quick thinking, practical problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership as we support Amazon's security operations worldwide.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

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: A10469087