We are a collaborative legal team supporting Amazon Freight's mission to transform enterprise transportation services. Our team serves diverse clients, each with unique operational and regulatory requirements. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys and cross-functional partners who value creative problem-solving and business partnership. We're building scalable legal frameworks that enable innovation while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity.
Requirements
5+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
Additional Information
Join Amazon's Legal Department to provide strategic counsel for Amazon Freight's enterprise transportation services. You'll draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, advise on regulatory compliance and AI governance, and partner with cross-functional teams to enable responsible business growth. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to shape legal frameworks for an innovative logistics broker serving Fortune 500 clients.
Key job responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and provide strategic counsel on complex service agreements with enterprise customers and strategic partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance
- Advise senior executives on regulatory compliance, product development, data protection, security requirements, and public policy matters affecting transportation operations
- Provide legal guidance on artificial intelligence applications, including confidentiality protocols, accuracy standards, and bias prevention measures
- Manage legal issues in existing customer and partner relationships, including dispute resolution and contract interpretation
- Partner with Sales, Product, Technology, and Operations teams to integrate legal risk assessment into strategic initiatives
- Support legal team projects that advance Amazon Freight's business objectives and operational excellence
A day in the life
Your day combines strategic advisory work with hands-on transactional execution. You might negotiate a multi-million dollar service agreement with a Fortune 500 client, advise the product team on compliance requirements for a new AI-powered feature, or collaborate with operations leaders to resolve a complex contractual issue. You'll balance multiple priorities across business functions while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
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