Corporate Counsel, Government and Regulatory Litigation
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Salary$154k – $229k
LocationArlington, Virginia, USA; New York, New York, USA; Seattle, Washington, USA
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentLegal
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 26, 2026 · 2mo ago
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Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
5+ years of litigation and regulatory experience
Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in crisis management and response or equivalent
Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
Experience at both a law firm and federal or state government agency
Federal judicial clerkship
Trial experience
Familiarity with retail, Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
Proficiency in advising senior executives of an organization
Demonstrated sound business judgment
Demonstrated high ethical standards and professional integrity
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Mental health support
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption reimbursement
Surrogacy reimbursement
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
About the role
Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator to help manage its worldwide portfolio of government enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters, and advise the company on a wide variety of legal and business risk management issues.
Responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include handling and supervising a wide range of government disputes and regulatory engagements across all of Amazon’s businesses; directly interacting with government officials, including local, state, and federal regulators and law enforcement; directing overall case and matter strategy; selecting and managing outside counsel; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; counseling internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and often novel legal and policy issues; and managing all stages of both affirmative and defensive litigation, including discovery.
About the team
This position is part of Amazon’s Government & Regulatory Litigation team.
Basic qualifications
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Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
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5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
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5+ years of litigation and regulatory experience
Preferred qualifications
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Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously
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Experience in crisis management and response or equivalent
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Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
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Experience at both a law firm and federal or state government agency
•
Federal judicial clerkship
•
Trial experience
•
Familiarity with retail, Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
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Proficiency in advising senior executives of an organization
•
Demonstrated sound business judgment
•
Demonstrated high ethical standards and professional integrity
Legal
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.
Benefits
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.
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USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
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