AmazonCorporate Counsel, AWS Legal
Amazon is hiring a Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal in Seattle, United States. It pays $154k-$208k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include legal counsel, regulatory compliance and trust and safety.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
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Provide legal counsel and policy guidance for AWS Trust & Safety, supporting product launches including AI services.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage trust and safety issues such as policy development and case escalations
- Support the launch of new products aligned with trust and safety best practices
- Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
A day in the life
In a typical day, you may lead or attend meetings with your business partners to provide legal counsel on case escalations, policy development or customer engagement. You may also provide guidance to the broader AWS Products legal team on trust and safety issues related to new product launches.
About the team
You will join a diverse legal team that covers a broad range of business organizations including Customer Support, Trust & Safety, and Training & Certifications. We work closely with business stakeholders from across multiple functions. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team that values proactive partnership, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in Privacy Law
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience with AI/ML technologies
- Experience working with Trust & Safety organizations
- Experience working with Security organizations
- Experience advising on regulatory compliance, including interpretation and practical application of legislation and regulations
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal 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.
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- Tell me about a project where trust and safety was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where privacy law was part of your work. What did you do?
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