Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment

We are seeking a seasoned employment litigator to serve as lead counsel managing high-stakes employment litigation across U.S. locations. This role requires deep litigation expertise to direct complex class actions single-plaintiff matters and regulatory investigations from inception through trial. This position offers direct impact on Amazons most critical employment disputes at one of the worlds most innovative companies.

Key job responsibilities
- Serve as lead supervising counsel on complex employment litigation matters including class actions PAGA claims and high-exposure single-plaintiff cases
- Develop comprehensive litigation strategy and manage sophisticated case portfolios from complaint through resolution
- Assess select and supervise outside counsel on high-stakes employment litigation matters
- Provide litigation risk assessments and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

A day in the life
Youll start your day reviewing class certification briefing for a high-impact wage-hour case. Afternoons could include case strategy sessions with outside counsel revising dispositive motions or leading strategy on a mock jury exercise. Youll own strategic case management working independently while collaborating across Legal HR and business teams to achieve favorable litigation outcomes.

About the team
The Labor & Employment team provides strategic legal guidance on the full spectrum of employment matters. Were a collaborative high-performing team that values practical judgment business partnership and innovative problem-solving. We prioritize professional development and are proud to offer an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 7 years of legal experience
- 5 years of litigation experience
- Experience as first or second chair in employment litigation matters

- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Law firm litigation background with experience handling employment matters
- 5 years of experience in employment litigation

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 CA San Francisco - 169300.00 - 229000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually