Corporate Counsel, Government

3 weeks ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Amazon Full time

Job Summary

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a highly motivated and experienced litigator to manage its worldwide portfolio of litigation and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex domestic and international business litigation, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Handle, manage, and supervise a wide range of domestic and international disputes and regulatory engagements.
  • Directly interact with government officials, including regulators and law enforcement.
  • Direct overall case and matter strategy, including selecting and managing outside counsel.
  • Assess risk and coordinate with senior leadership on risk management.
  • Manage responses to discovery requests.

About the Role

This position will primarily handle disputes and potential disputes related to Amazon's global logistics and transportation business, which fulfills orders and delivers packages to customers.

The World Wide Operations business includes warehouse operations, Prime Air drone delivery, electric bicycle delivery, workplace and environmental safety, sustainability, and global trade compliance.

Requirements

  • J.D. degree (or equivalent), and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
  • At least five years of litigation and regulatory experience.
  • Hands-on experience in complex domestic and/or international business litigation, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Federal judicial clerkship.
  • Federal or state government service, including government litigation experience.
  • Law firm experience.
  • Trial experience.
  • Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environments.
  • Familiarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate.
  • Ability to work as a team player who can work cooperatively, efficiently, and effectively with other lawyers, and business clients, paralegals, and assistants.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization.
  • Experience in crisis management and response.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sound and practical business judgment, strong common sense, and a great sense of humor.
  • Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

What We Offer

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 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.

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