Corporate Counsel, Sustainability Legal

At Amazon we strive to be Earths most customer-centric company. With this focus on customers comes a responsibility to address critical global challenges including climate change and social inequity.

We dont shy away from big 2019 we co-founded The Climate Pledge a goal to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. On our path to this goal Amazon has made significant industry-leading investments to decarbonize our operations from renewable energy and more sustainable logistics to supplier engagement and parallel with our climate work Amazon has launched robust initiatives focused on protecting natural resources advancing human rights and engaging meaningfully with the communities where we operate.

Join the legal team that serves as strategic advisors for our sustainability initiatives as we build a better future together at Amazon scale.

Key job responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal counsel on complex sustainability matters
- Partner closely with the Sustainability Technology team to provide legal guidance on technology solutions that advance Amazons climate and human rights goals including carbon accounting systems sustainability and human rights data platforms and AI tools
- Collaborate with the Sustainability Science & Innovation team to support research initiatives data-driven sustainability assessments and scientific methodologies that inform Amazons environmental strategies and reporting
- Work cross-functionally across Amazons businesses and with other legal partners to integrate sustainability considerations into operations and decision-making
- Navigate evolving regulatory and compliance landscapes related to climate disclosures corporate sustainability reporting data privacy and AI
- Draft review and negotiate contracts advancing Amazons sustainability goals
- Create and implement the legal framework for pilot programs and technology deployments developed by the Sustainability team
- Advise on governance structures and risk management frameworks for sustainability programs
- Provide innovative legal solutions to some of the worlds most pressing environmental and social challenges

- 5 years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Knowledge of internet software and media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate or equivalent
- Experience in Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Law
- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 $138500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229000/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 position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.