Senior Workplace Safety Counsel

Socket.dev

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 208,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon's Worldwide Stores and Operations Legal group seeks a senior counsel to provide strategic guidance on workplace health and safety regulatory matters across North American operations. You will advise business leaders on compliance with OSHA and other regulations and represent Amazon in agency interactions.

You will handle incidents, develop policies, mentor teammates, and collaborate with operations, safety and HR partners.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
5+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
Experience in workplace health and safety regulatory matters preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel to operations, health and safety, and human resources teams on workplace safety regulatory compliance.
Lead legal response to critical workplace incidents and escalations, including serious injuries and fatalities.
Represent Amazon in interactions with regulatory agencies, including OSHA inspections, investigations, and citation resolution.
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials that reflect current regulatory requirements.
Counsel business leaders on legal implications of proposed safety initiatives and operational decisions.
Monitor changes in workplace health and safety regulations across jurisdictions and advise on necessary business adaptations.
Build and maintain productive relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies.