Corporate Counsel, Litigation
Amazon
DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s Legal Department is seeking a smart, experienced, and highly motivated attorney with experience in competition law and policy to help manage its worldwide portfolio of regulatory matters.
Responsibilities include managing and supervising domestic and international disputes and risk areas, including worldwide competition; coordinating strategy across multiple teams; directly engaging with government officials, including regulators; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; and providing advice and counsel to internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and often novel legal and policy issues.
The position is based either in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA.
Candidates must be willing to travel and work extended hours when necessary.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of litigation, regulatory legal practice, or competition policy experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience of a mix of law firm and in-house work or other competition policy experience
- 8+ years of litigation and regulatory experience
- Broad experience advising on domestic and international competition litigation, regulatory, or policy issues
- Federal judicial clerkship
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.