Senior Corporate Counsel, Litigation , Enterprise Risk
About the role
Amazon's legal department is looking for a smart, experienced, creative, and highly motivated litigator to help manage Amazon's worldwide portfolio of commercial and consumer litigation — including stockholder disputes, class action matters, and large multi-billion dollar cases. You'll advise attorneys and business leaders on litigation risks and develop strategies for the most complex matters in our portfolio.
Responsibilities
Implement litigation strategy
Select, manage, and improve the performance of outside counsel
Advisory leadership on a wide range of novel legal and business risks and opportunities
Work with witnesses and data repositories to prepare for depositions and trial
Cook with public policy and public relations teams on matters relating to litigation
Design and implement innovative processes that enable small teams to make high-velocity decisions at scale
Provide daily cross-functional leadership to stakeholders on legal problems involving contract, business tort, consumer protection, stockholder, real estate, transportation, advertising, privacy, class action, and First Amendment law
About The Team
Join a collaborative and dynamic litigation team where excellence meets collegiality. Our close-knit group of litigators brings together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to tackling the most challenging legal problems facing our clients. If you're looking for a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and collaboration drives results, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
10+ years of post bar admission legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience as a primary strategist on complex litigation including independently developing case theory, making high-stakes judgment calls, and driving outcomes without close supervision
Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.