Corporate Counsel, Global Road Safety & Compliance Legal
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Job Description
Transform Road Safety Through Innovative Legal Solutions at Amazon! Join our dynamic legal team and become a critical driver of global transportation safety and compliance, solving complex challenges that directly impact millions of customers worldwide.
As our Corporate Counsel, you'll be at the forefront of developing legal strategies that enable Amazon's transportation and logistics business to innovate while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes, mitigate risks, and create flexible solutions that empower our business to move quickly and effectively.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive road safety and compliance strategies across multiple business units
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel that balances risk management with business flexibility
- Develop innovative mechanisms to address complex legal and operational challenges
- Collaborate with internal teams to create proactive compliance frameworks
- Offer strategic guidance on emerging legal and technological considerations in transportation safety
A day in the life
Your day will be far from typical legal work. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, diving deep into road safety challenges, analyzing intricate compliance issues, and crafting creative legal approaches that balance business needs with regulatory requirements. Expect to engage in strategic problem-solving, provide nuanced legal guidance, and play a pivotal role in shaping Amazon's transportation safety protocols.
About the team
We are a forward-thinking legal team committed to supporting Amazon's mission of transforming global logistics. Our collaborative environment values innovative thinking, strategic problem-solving, and a passion for making a meaningful impact. We work closely with business operations teams to develop legal solutions that are both rigorous and adaptable.
- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel in complex business environments
- Proven track record of developing innovative legal solutions in situations with unusually high degrees of ambiguity
- Ability to communicate with and influence senior leaders, both verbally and in writing
- Experience managing high-impact customer and business initiatives
- Strong background in risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Experience in litigation a plus
- Regulatory law experience a plus
- Experience in workplace safety a plus
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.
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
As our Corporate Counsel, you'll be at the forefront of developing legal strategies that enable Amazon's transportation and logistics business to innovate while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes, mitigate risks, and create flexible solutions that empower our business to move quickly and effectively.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive road safety and compliance strategies across multiple business units
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel that balances risk management with business flexibility
- Develop innovative mechanisms to address complex legal and operational challenges
- Collaborate with internal teams to create proactive compliance frameworks
- Offer strategic guidance on emerging legal and technological considerations in transportation safety
A day in the life
Your day will be far from typical legal work. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, diving deep into road safety challenges, analyzing intricate compliance issues, and crafting creative legal approaches that balance business needs with regulatory requirements. Expect to engage in strategic problem-solving, provide nuanced legal guidance, and play a pivotal role in shaping Amazon's transportation safety protocols.
About the team
We are a forward-thinking legal team committed to supporting Amazon's mission of transforming global logistics. Our collaborative environment values innovative thinking, strategic problem-solving, and a passion for making a meaningful impact. We work closely with business operations teams to develop legal solutions that are both rigorous and adaptable.
- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel in complex business environments
- Proven track record of developing innovative legal solutions in situations with unusually high degrees of ambiguity
- Ability to communicate with and influence senior leaders, both verbally and in writing
- Experience managing high-impact customer and business initiatives
- Strong background in risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Experience in litigation a plus
- Regulatory law experience a plus
- Experience in workplace safety a plus
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
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