Senior Workplace Health & Safety Counsel

Amazon Inc.

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 208,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon's Stores and Operations Legal Department seeks a Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel on workplace health and safety regulatory matters across North American operations. You will advise business leaders on compliance with OSHA and related regulations, and represent Amazon in regulatory interactions, with visibility at senior leadership levels.

You will lead responses to incidents, develop policies, and guide safety initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with

Qualifications

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
5+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
Experience working with government officials and regulatory bodies.
Experience advising senior business stakeholders on legal matters.
Ability to manage complex transactions with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel to operations and HR on workplace safety regulatory compliance.
Lead legal responses to critical workplace incidents and escalations.
Represent Amazon in interactions with regulatory agencies, including OSHA inspections.
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and training materials.
Counsel leadership on legal implications of safety initiatives and decisions.
Monitor regulatory changes and advise on business adaptations.