Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Intelligence, Safety and Compliance Legal
Amazon.com Services LLC•3h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-time
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- Amazon's RISC Legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead legal support for our Health and Safety regulatory portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the primary legal advisor for a portfolio of health- and safety-focused regulatory agencies and product categories, partnering with business, compliance
- cross-functional legal teams to manage regulatory risk across Amazon's Stores. You will advise on high-visibility product safety matters, agency inquiries and investigations, recalls
- regulatory engagements
- you will help shape the strategy for how Amazon proactively identifies and responds to product safety and compliance risk. Key job responsibilities
- Serve as primary legal advisor on the health and safety portfolio, covering regulatory bodies including the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- other state and federal regulators.
- Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters; coordinate responses to agency requests and lead engagement strategy with regulators (e.g., FDA, CPSC inquiries).
- Lead legal response on imminent hazards and enforcement-driven escalations, driving timely cross-functional response.
- Partner with compliance, public policy, product, and operations teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable compliance solutions and mechanisms.
- Partner with Legal, business
- tech teams to design AI tools and automation to drive safety and compliance solutions at scale. A day in the life This role puts you at the center of Amazon's product safety and compliance strategy. On a given day, you might assess a proposed FDA rule's impact on the business, advise on an urgent hazard escalation demanding rapid cross-functional action, shape AI-powered compliance tooling
- huddle with compliance specialists to discuss new and emerging risks. You will engage directly with federal and state regulators, building trusted relationships, representing Amazon in high-stakes conversations
- helping position the company as a leader in proactive safety and compliance. About the team Our Regulatory Intelligence, Safety, & Compliance (RISC) Legal team works to make Amazon's Store safe for customers, empower selling partners with clear compliance standards
- help the business navigate complex regulatory frameworks. We partner across legal, policy
- business teams to drive product safety and compliance outcomes at scale.
- 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience in Regulatory Law
- Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues - Experience in Product Safety & Compliance Law - Experience advising on matters involving federal or state regulatory agencies (e.g., CPSC, FDA, USDA
- comparable). Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- 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
- 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
- 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