Corporate Counsel, Shopping Legal

Who you are

You have over 5 years of legal experience, ideally in a corporate environment, where you've developed a strong understanding of the complexities involved in product and feature launches. Your Juris Doctor degree and membership in a state bar demonstrate your commitment to the legal profession. You thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy collaborating with business leaders to navigate legal challenges creatively and effectively.

Your expertise includes advising on competition, privacy, and regulatory matters, which are crucial in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. You are enthusiastic about supporting innovative teams and are adept at providing day-to-day, customer-focused legal advice. You understand the importance of developing strategies that align legal considerations with business objectives, ensuring that legal issues are handled in a way that supports the company's goals.

You are comfortable working across various departments and with cross-functional stakeholders, which is essential for success in this role. Your ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner allows you to build trust and rapport with business leaders and team members alike. You are passionate about finding innovative solutions to novel legal questions, making you a valuable asset to the Amazon legal team.

Desirable

Experience in e-commerce or technology sectors is a plus, as it provides context for the unique legal challenges faced in these industries. Familiarity with international regulations and compliance issues can enhance your effectiveness in this role, given Amazon's global reach.

What you'll do

As a Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon, you will be the lead counsel supporting teams that are building new shopping experiences. Your primary responsibility will be to provide legal guidance on new product and feature launches, ensuring that all developments comply with applicable laws and regulations. You will advise on complex issues related to competition, privacy, and other regulatory matters, helping to shape the legal strategies that support innovative business initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with business leaders, offering insights and recommendations that align legal considerations with business objectives. Your role will involve developing strategies for handling legal issues in a way that is both creative and business-centric, allowing teams to innovate while remaining compliant with legal standards.

In addition to advising on new developments, you will also be responsible for providing day-to-day legal advice to various stakeholders within the organization. This will require you to stay informed about the latest legal trends and developments in the e-commerce space, ensuring that your guidance is relevant and timely.

You will work effectively across departments, fostering strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure that legal considerations are integrated into the product development process from the outset. Your ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly will be essential in helping teams understand the implications of their decisions and actions.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative legal team that is integral to the company's success. We offer a competitive compensation package, including equity and comprehensive benefits. You will have the opportunity to work on intellectually challenging and exciting legal issues that impact millions of customers worldwide. Our culture encourages collaboration and supports your professional growth, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals.

Join us at Amazon, where your legal expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of shopping experiences for customers around the globe.