Corporate Counsel, Government & Regulatory Litigation (GRL)Job ID: 2730040 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator to help manage its worldwide portfolio of litigation and regulatory matters, and advise the company on a wide variety of cutting-edge legal and business risk management issues.
Responsibilities include handling, managing, and supervising a wide range of domestic and international disputes and regulatory engagements; directly interacting with government officials, including regulators and law enforcement; directing overall case and matter strategy, including selecting and managing outside counsel; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; and managing responses to discovery requests. This role will primarily handle disputes and potential disputes related to the World Wide Operations organization, which is Amazon's global logistics and transportation business that 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.
This position reports to an Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory, and is part of Amazon's Government & Regulatory Litigation team. The position may be located in Arlington, Virginia; Seattle, Washington; or New York, New York.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONSJ.D. degree (or equivalent), and membership in good standing in at least one state barAt least five years of litigation and regulatory experienceHands-on experience in complex domestic and/or international business litigation, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses in pre-dispute and dispute resolution contextsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFederal judicial clerkshipFederal or state government service, including government litigation experienceLaw firm experienceTrial experienceAbility to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environmentsFamiliarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operateAbility to work as a team player who can work cooperatively, efficiently, and effectively with other lawyers, business clients, paralegals, and assistantsDemonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organizationExperience in crisis management and responseAbility to manage multiple projects at onceExceptional written and verbal communication skillsSound and practical business judgment, strong common sense, and a great sense of humorHighest standards of ethics and professional integrityAmazon 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.
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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 this link.
Posted: November 16, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago)
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