Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment

Amazon is hiring a Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment in Arlington, United States. It pays $154k-$208k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include employment law, litigation and regulatory compliance.
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Serve as corporate counsel providing labor and employment law guidance and managing complex litigation for Amazon's operations.

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Serve as a trusted legal advisor and employment litigator supporting Amazon's operations business teams — counseling leaders on the full range of employment law matters while managing high-stakes litigation. You'll provide day-to-day employment law guidance on workforce compliance, risk mitigation, and emerging legal issues, and direct employment litigation including class actions, single-plaintiff matters, and regulatory investigations from inception through resolution. This role offers the opportunity to shape legal strategy as a strategic business partner at one of the world's most innovative companies.

Key job responsibilities
- Serve as embedded legal advisor to Amazon's operations business teams, providing day-to-day employment law counsel on workforce matters and operational compliance
- Advise on employment-related legal risks arising from logistics operations
- Partner with business leaders to proactively identify and mitigate employment law exposure
- Provide risk assessments and strategic recommendations to senior leadership on employment law matters
- Serve as lead counsel on complex employment litigation matters including class actions, PAGA claims, and high-exposure single-plaintiff cases
- Develop litigation strategy and manage case portfolios from complaint through resolution
- Assess, select, and supervise outside counsel on employment litigation matters
- Support regulatory responses and government investigations related to employment practices

A day in the life
You'll start your morning advising operations leaders on employment legal risk, or reviewing briefing on a high-impact wage-hour case. Afternoons could include counseling business partners on emerging employment questions, partnering with HR on workforce compliance initiatives, conducting case strategy sessions with outside counsel, or revising dispositive motions. You'll serve as a trusted legal advisor to operations teams and own strategic case management — working independently while collaborating across Legal, HR, and business teams to deliver proactive risk management and favorable litigation outcomes.

About the team
The Labor & Employment team provides strategic legal guidance on the full spectrum of employment matters — including the high-stakes litigation and regulatory challenge. We're a collaborative, high-performing team that values practical judgment, business partnership, and innovative problem-solving. We prioritize professional development, and are proud to offer an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

Basic qualifications

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- 5+ years of litigation experience
- Experience in Employment Law

Preferred qualifications

- Experience handling employment litigation matters
- Experience as first or second chair in employment litigation matters
- Experience defending class/complex wage-hour litigation
- Experience with employment law issues in transportation or logistics industries

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, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment at Amazon rates 0 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.

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Key facts

Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $154k-$208k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Arlington.
The job was posted on August 30, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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