Description:

Are you an experienced litigator ready to take on some of the most complex and consequential legal challenges in the world? Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a skilled competition litigator to help shape the company's approach to worldwide litigation and regulatory matters — and to play a meaningful role in how one of the world's 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, you'll 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. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across Amazon's legal organization and engage directly with regulators and government officials around the world. No two days look the same — and that's 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.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually