EHS Legal Counsel: Workplace Safety & Compliance Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Arlington, VA to guide Environmental Health & Safety and Corporate Security teams with robust regulatory compliance strategies. You will monitor evolving laws, develop strategic safety frameworks, and manage global inquiries, partnering with international teams to align safety standards across Amazon's operations.

The role emphasizes in-depth regulatory knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex laws into practical

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance to Corporate Environmental Health & Safety and Corporate Security teams.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, ensuring robust compliance mechanisms across multiple business units.
• Develop strategic safety and security frameworks that mitigate workplace risks.
• Manage global regulatory inquiries and inspections with precision and expertise.
• Collaborate with international legal teams to create cohesive safety strategies.

Skills

Regulatory law

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Arlington, VA to guide Environmental Health & Safety and Corporate Security teams with robust regulatory compliance strategies. You will monitor evolving laws, develop strategic safety frameworks, and manage global inquiries, partnering with international teams to align safety standards across Amazon's operations.

The role emphasizes in-depth regulatory knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex laws into practical