Corporate Counsel, Litigation, Competition Legal

Are you an experienced litigator ready to take on some of the most complex and consequential legal challenges in the world Amazons Legal Department is looking for a skilled competition litigator to help shape the companys approach to worldwide litigation and regulatory matters and to play a meaningful role in how one of the worlds most innovative companies manages legal and business risk.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage and supervise domestic and international disputes and regulatory matters with a focus on worldwide competition issues
- Directly engage with government officials and regulators on behalf of Amazon
- Direct overall case and matter strategy including selecting and managing outside counsel
- Assess legal and business risk and coordinate with senior leadership on risk management decisions
- Advise internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and novel legal issues
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support active matters

A day in the life
In this role youll work at the intersection of law business strategy and government relations. On any given day you might be strategizing with outside counsel on a regulatory investigation briefing senior leadership on litigation risk or advising a business team navigating a novel legal question. Youll collaborate closely with colleagues across Amazons legal organization and engage directly with regulators and government officials around the world. No two days look the same and thats what makes this role uniquely challenging and rewarding.

About the team
Our Litigation and Competition Legal team is a collaborative group of experienced attorneys who work across borders and business lines to protect Amazon and its customers. We value intellectual curiosity sound judgment and a commitment to getting things right. The team is based in Arlington VA and Seattle WA and works closely with business leaders policy teams and outside counsel across the globe.

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 7 years of legal experience
- 5 years of litigation regulatory legal practice or competition policy experience

- Experience as a federal judicial law clerk in a U.S. District Court Circuit Court of Appeals or equivalent federal tribunal
- Experience managing or supporting complex class action litigation including familiarity with class certification discovery and settlement processes
- Experience in courtroom proceedings including going to trial as second chair evidentiary hearings or oral arguments before federal or state courts.

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 VA Arlington - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually