AmazonCorporate Counsel, Security Legal
Amazon is hiring a Corporate Counsel, Security Legal in Arlington, United States. It pays $154k-$208k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions cybersecurity, incident response and regulatory compliance among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Provide strategic legal counsel and lead response efforts for cybersecurity, compliance, and security incidents.
Key job responsibilities
- Providing advice and support to security teams and others on compliance with all manner of security laws and regulations, including cybersecurity and data breach laws
- Leading the legal response for security incidents, directing investigation, assessing legal obligations and advising on and drafting customer and regulator communications
- Supporting our teams in drafting and presenting security-related documents to various audiences including executive leadership
- Working collaboratively with teams including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, Privacy and partner legal teams
- Managing outside counsel relationships, directing budgeting and allocation of resources, staffing and strategic approaches to work
- Providing legal advice and support on security aspects of due diligence and M&A agreements
A day in the life
Your day will involve advising security teams on compliance matters and leading legal responses to security incidents. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, and Privacy teams. You'll manage outside counsel relationships and provide strategic legal guidance on security matters. Your work will span Amazon's diverse businesses, requiring you to quickly assess novel security issues and provide practical legal solutions. You'll draft communications for customers and regulators, support executive presentations, and advise on security aspects of business transactions.
About the team
Amazon's security legal team is a nimble group that covers security, fraud and abuse matters across Amazon's global operations. The team supports Amazon's diverse businesses by providing legal guidance on novel security challenges. We work collaboratively to pursue bad actors behind security threats while ensuring compliance with evolving global cybersecurity laws. Our team values quick thinking, practical problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership as we support Amazon's security operations worldwide.
Basic qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
Preferred qualifications
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
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, Security Legal 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.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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