Do you want to work on exciting, cutting edge legal issues and help shape Amazon’s newest products and services? Come make history with Amazon’s Legal Department.
We are looking for a talented attorney with a background in product compliance to support our Devices and Services business. This business develops an exciting array of products such as Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Echo and eero products. You will work directly with the engineering, compliance and safety teams to bring innovative products to market. You will provide counsel on product development, technology/innovation, compliance and safety matters, and emerging regulations.
You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business to move quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
Some travel, domestic and international, will be required. This role may be based in either of the following locations: Sunnyvale, CA.
Key job responsibilities
– Serve as the primary compliance counsel for various product lines and throughout each product’s life cycle
– Provide guidance on regulatory certifications, environmental compliance, product safety and regulatory markings as part of the product development process
– Advise on sustainability and environmental laws and regulations and advise teams on compliance strategy
– Interact regularly with international teams, and work with local counsels on cutting-edge legal issues, international regulations and pre-litigation disputes and inquiries
– Counsel business and public policy teams on new and emerging regulations, including advocacy and implementation of compliance plans
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– JD degree and active membership in at least one state bar
– 5+ years of legal experience as a licensed attorney
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– 5+ years experience in a national or international law firm or in-house, preferably with experience in regulatory or product compliance matters
– Ability to work independently while contributing successfully to cross-functional teams
– Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
– Strong written and oral communication, analytical, and computer skills
– Common sense and great judgment
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,100/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.