Corporate Counsel, NA Operations and Robotics

Join Amazon's Legal Department as Corporate Counsel supporting our Worldwide Operations and Robotics teams. In this role, you will collaborate with technology teams to provide legal guidance on innovative systems and robotics solutions. The position focuses on supporting product development, commercial agreements, software licensing, and intellectual property matters while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and law, helping shape the future of automation and operations.

Key job responsibilities
- Partner with engineering and technology teams to provide legal guidance on product development, system implementation, and robotics initiatives
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology, supply chain, licensing, and deployment contracts
- Assess and advise on legal, reputational, and compliance risks related to technical architecture and program design
- Provide strategic counsel on intellectual property matters and software licensing
- Develop and implement practical solutions to support business objectives while ensuring legal compliance

About the team
Amazon's Legal Department is a global team of professionals who serve as strategic partners to the business, helping to navigate complex legal challenges at unprecedented scale. We work across every facet of Amazon's operations—from emerging technologies and cloud computing to entertainment, retail, and logistics. Our attorneys collaborate directly with business leaders to develop innovative, practical solutions that enable Amazon to pioneer on behalf of customers. We foster a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages intellectual curiosity, and provides opportunities to shape the legal landscape in rapidly evolving industries. - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Can distill complex legal issues into clear, concise business guidance
- Experience in Product Safety & Compliance Law
- Knowledge of a wide variety of technology areas including consumer device hardware and software, server-side infrastructure supporting the same, product design, systems for managing and delivering all types of digital content, machine learning, computer vision, and wireless communications

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, MA, North Reading - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually