Description:

Description:
Amazon is seeking an experienced attorney to join Amazon's legal team as lead counsel for the development and operation of autonomous vehicles and robotics solutions for Amazon's last mile delivery operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and complex regulatory frameworks, supporting one of Amazon's most innovative initiatives in transforming last mile logistics.

You will provide strategic legal counsel on product development, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions for autonomous delivery vehicles and robotics systems. Working closely with engineering, operations, and business teams, you will navigate novel legal issues in federal and state vehicle regulations, product safety, and AI regulation, as well as data privacy, intellectual property, and technology licensing. This position requires someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and can provide proactive, practical, business-oriented legal guidance on emerging technologies.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Serve as primary legal counsel for autonomous vehicle and robotics initiatives supporting Amazon's last mile delivery operations
Advise on federal and state regulatory compliance for autonomous vehicles, including NHTSA regulations, DOT requirements, and state-specific autonomous vehicle and personal robot laws
Provide product counseling on autonomous vehicle systems, robotics technologies, and related hardware/software development
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including technology licensing, development partnerships, and vendor contracts
Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, product management, and public policy on strategic initiatives
Develop scalable legal processes and frameworks to support rapid innovation and deployment across multiple jurisdictions
Manage relationships with outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters and litigation
Advise on AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property issues related to autonomous systems
Support risk assessment and mitigation strategies for novel technology deployments
Collaborate with public policy teams on regulatory engagement and advocacy efforts

A day in the life:
You will work on some of the most challenging and novel legal issues in the autonomous vehicle and robotics space. Your day might include advising engineers on regulatory requirements for a new vehicle feature, negotiating a partnership agreement with an automotive technology provider, analyzing new state legislation on autonomous vehicles, or developing compliance frameworks for multi-state deployments. You will have direct impact on bringing innovative delivery solutions to customers while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. This role offers significant autonomy, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape legal strategy for emerging technologies.

About the Team:
This position is part of Amazon's Worldwide Operations Legal team, supporting last mile delivery. You will work closely with business leaders who are developing autonomous vehicles and robotics solutions that will transform how Amazon delivers to customers. The team values innovation, customer obsession, and practical problem-solving. You will collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas including product counsel, regulatory, commercial transactions, and litigation. This is a high-growth area with significant investment and executive attention.

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of post bar admission legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of Product Safety & Compliance Law experience
Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
Experience in Transportation Law
Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses