Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios in Culver City, United States. It pays $132k-$178k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions contract negotiation, intellectual property and legal compliance among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Support original programming and film production as Associate Corporate Counsel managing legal agreements.

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Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come support ground-breaking storytelling at Amazon MGM Studios. We’re seeking a talented Associate Corporate Counsel to support our rapidly evolving original programming slates.
In this role, you’ll be a critical legal partner for our feature-length motion picture group, with opportunities to support the scripted television series group, managing all legal aspects from development through production. You'll dive into intricate legal frameworks for motion picture and streaming projects, analyzing and drafting agreements to protect against legal risks while empowering storytellers to create compelling programming.

Key job responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of agreements for scripted series and motion picture projects, including rights option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer and director agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services agreements, and co-production agreements.
- Manage chain-of-title across projects and evaluate and resolve complex rights issues.
- Analyze issues, interpret contracts and provide thoughtful legal advice to creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams on potential risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas, including intellectual property, defamation, publicity and privacy rights, guilds, labor and employment, public policy, safety, and regulatory and compliance matters.
- Develop robust legal frameworks, processes and policies that support creative innovation

Basic qualifications

- 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active membership in California State Bar

Preferred qualifications

- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Law firm experience and familiarity with legal issues in the television, film and/or entertainment industry
- Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Strong, detail-oriented analytical skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues and ambiguity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $132k-$178k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Culver City.
The job was posted on July 28, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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