Corporate Counsel, Security Legal
Amazon.com Services LLC•5h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
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Legal CounselSecurity EngineerSecurity Architect
- Provide strategic legal counsel on cybersecurity and incident response for one of the world's most complex technology companies. Amazon's Security Legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to advise on compliance with evolving global regulations, lead legal responses for security incidents
- pursue bad actors across our diverse businesses—from retail to devices to health. You will be part of a nimble legal team that covers security, fraud
- abuse matters while supporting our security team's operations. Key job responsibilities - Providing advice and support to security teams and others on compliance with all manner of security laws and regulations, including cybersecurity and data breach laws - Leading the legal response for security incidents, directing investigation, assessing legal obligations and advising on and drafting customer and regulator communications - Supporting our teams in drafting and presenting security-related documents to various audiences including executive leadership - Working collaboratively with teams including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, Privacy and partner legal teams - Managing outside counsel relationships, directing budgeting and allocation of resources, staffing and strategic approaches to work - Providing legal advice and support on security aspects of due diligence and M&A agreements A day in the life Your day will involve advising security teams on compliance matters and leading legal responses to security incidents. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations
- Privacy teams. You'll manage outside counsel relationships and provide strategic legal guidance on security matters. Your work will span Amazon's diverse businesses, requiring you to quickly assess novel security issues and provide practical legal solutions. You'll draft communications for customers and regulators, support executive presentations
- advise on security aspects of business transactions. About the team Amazon's security legal team is a nimble group that covers security, fraud and abuse matters across Amazon's global operations. The team supports Amazon's diverse businesses by providing legal guidance on novel security challenges. We work collaboratively to pursue bad actors behind security threats while ensuring compliance with evolving global cybersecurity laws. Our team values quick thinking, practical problem-solving
- cross-functional partnership as we support Amazon's security operations worldwide.
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work - Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy
- bias prevention 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.
Required skills
cybersecuritycompliancedata breach lawslegal adviceM&A agreements