Corporate Counsel, Trademark, Intellectual Property

Do you like the idea of your watching your legal strategy turn into a business reality? Do you see yourself as your client’s partner rather than counselor? Amazon’s trademark legal team is looking for a smart, experienced, creative, and highly motivated corporate counsel with keen judgment and the ability to thrive in a premier in-house role. As an attorney on our team, you’ll manage trademark matters for multiple business segments at Amazon. You will interact directly with teams to protect their brands, trademarks, copyrights and domain names. Responsibilities include direct management of clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of our growing US and foreign trademark portfolio, client counseling, licensing, developing and implementing intellectual property protection policies, and educating and coaching the business on intellectual property matters.

This position will be an attorney in a dynamic team of IP professionals responsible for trademark, copyright and domain issues globally. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Key job responsibilities
Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of trademark and copyright issues, opportunities and best practices for companies in the technology and retail space

Ability to be responsible for all trademark and copyright-related activities for multiple business segments, including training, branding, risk assessment, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, in a fast-paced, frugal environment

Ability to understand and resolve complex legal and business issues

Ability to effectively translate IP issues to members of the creative, technology, business, management and legal teams


- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing a large trademark portfolio, consisting of domestic and foreign marks, trademark search and clearance, leading investigations and negotiations to resolve trademark disputes

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
- Creativity, strong attention to detail, commitment to customer service, and excellent communication skills

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.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.