Corporate Counsel, Workplace Health & Safety, Worldwide Stores and Operations Legal

Join Amazon's Stores and Operations Legal Department to provide strategic legal counsel on workplace health and safety regulatory matters across our North American operations. You'll serve as a key advisor to business leaders on compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and represent Amazon in interactions with regulatory agencies. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on employee safety.

Key job responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day legal counsel to operations, health and safety, and human resources teams on workplace safety regulatory compliance
- Lead legal response to critical workplace incidents and escalations, including serious injuries and fatalities
- Represent Amazon in interactions with regulatory agencies, including OSHA inspections, investigations, and citation resolution
- Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials that reflect current regulatory requirements
- Counsel business leaders on legal implications of proposed safety initiatives and operational decisions
- Monitor changes in workplace health and safety regulations across jurisdictions and advise on necessary business adaptations
- Build and maintain productive relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies

A day in the life
You'll provide real-time legal guidance to operations, safety, and HR teams navigating complex regulatory requirements. Expect phone-based counseling on compliance matters, reviewing safety policies and training materials, and advising on regulatory strategy. When critical incidents occur you'll lead the legal response and engage directly with regulatory agencies including OSHA and state authorities.

About the team
We are a collaborative legal team within Amazon's Worldwide Stores and Operations Legal group, supporting compliance across regulatory verticals including workplace health and safety. We work closely with operations, safety, and HR partners across warehouses, delivery networks, and operational facilities. Safety is a top priority for Amazon's leadership, giving our work significant visibility at senior levels. You'll join a team tackling legal issues while making tangible impact on workplace safety for thousands of employees and service providers.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
- Experience providing legal counsel to senior business stakeholders.
- Experience independently managing complex commercial transactions and legal matters.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior team members.
- Ability to manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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