Corporate Counsel, Government & Regulatory Litigation (GRL)
DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator to help manage its worldwide portfolio of litigation and regulatory matters, and advise the company on a wide variety of cutting edge legal and business risk management issues.
Responsibilities include handling, managing, and supervising a wide range of domestic and international disputes and regulatory engagements; directly interacting with government officials, including regulators and law enforcement; directing overall case and matter strategy, including selecting and managing outside counsel; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; and managing responses to discovery requests. This role will primarily handle disputes and potential disputes related to the World Wide Operations organization, which is Amazon’s global logistics and transportation business that fulfills orders and delivers packages to customers. The World Wide Operations business includes warehouse operations, Prime Air drone delivery, electric bicycle delivery, workplace and environmental safety, sustainability, and global trade compliance.
This position reports to an Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory, and is part of Amazon’s Government & Regulatory Litigation team. The position may be located in Arlington, Virginia; Seattle, Washington; or New York, New York.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D. degree (or equivalent), and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
- At least five years of litigation and regulatory experience
- Hands-on experience in complex domestic and/or international business litigation, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Federal judicial clerkship
- Federal or state government service, including government litigation experience
- Law firm experience
- Trial experience
- Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environments
- Familiarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
- Ability to work as a team player who can work cooperatively, efficiently, and effectively with other lawyers, and business clients, paralegals, and assistants
- Demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization
- Experience in crisis management and response
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Sound and practical business judgment, strong common sense, and a great sense of humor
- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.