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We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to support Amazon’s Core Shopping business, which is responsible for the shopping experiences and systems that enable every customer to discover, evaluate, and select products and services. You will partner with teams developing customer-facing initiatives that directly impact the shopping experience. The person serving in this role will provide legal guidance on new feature and product development; advise on complex issues, including AI models and privacy and regulatory matters; and counsel on key strategic initiatives. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways.

Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover, and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, and enjoy working hard, being challenged, and operating in a team-oriented environment.

Key job responsibilities

• Support business leaders as lead counsel on new product and feature launches

• Advise on complex issues, including AI models and privacy and regulatory matters

• Provide day-to-day, customer-focused advice

• Work effectively across business, department, and cross-functional stakeholders

• Occasional travel required

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent

• Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $164,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272,500/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.