Corporate Counsel, Litigation - Amazon

Description Amazon's legal department is looking for a smart, experienced, creative and highly motivated litigator to manage Amazon's worldwide portfolio of commercial litigation disputes. Responsibilities include architecting and implementing Amazon's litigation strategy with respect to specific cases; selecting, managing, and improving the performance of outside counsel; advising Amazon leadership on a wide range of novel legal and business risks and opportunities; working with Amazon witnesses and data repositories to prepare for trial; coordinating with Amazon public policy and public relations teams on matters relating to litigation; designing and implementing innovative processes that enable small teams to make high velocity decisions at scale; and providing daily cross-functional leadership to disparate Amazon stakeholders about a range of legal problems involving such areas as contract, business tort, consumer protection, real estate, transportation, advertising, privacy, security, class action, and First Amendment law. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience in litigation practice, specifically handling depositions Preferred Qualifications - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Sound and practical business judgment combined with strong common sense - Curiosity and creativity - Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity 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 $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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.