Corporate Counsel, Amazon Books Legal
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $153,900 to $208,200
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (4 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Amazon Books Legal is looking for a strategic, business-minded attorney to serve as the primary legal advisor for Amazon's content acquisition teams.
While drafting and negotiating complex agreements is foundational to this role, the real impact comes from your ability to be a trusted partner to senior business leaders, helping them find practical, creative solutions to the challenges of running a constantly evolving business.
This is a rare opportunity to work across physical and digital products, giving you a holistic view of how content in both formats reaches millions of readers worldwide.
As Corporate Counsel, you will need sharp transactional and licensing instincts, high judgment, and the executive presence to earn trust with VP-level leadership and rightsholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to content acquisition teams, participating in strategy discussions with VP-level business partners
- Provide legal guidance on product and program development, pricing, and regulatory compliance
- Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex content licensing and purchase agreements, including bespoke deal structures
- Manage vendor disputes; coordinate with outside counsel and internal litigation teams on consumer litigation
- Partner with cross-functional teams (PR, public policy) on go-to-market strategies
- Advise on AI-powered features
About the team
We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at a corporate law firm
- Experience in intellectual property or content licensing
- Experience in digital media, publishing, or subscription services
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments
- Experience managing vendor disputes or litigation
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, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($153,900) is above 47% of the 69 Legal roles in Washington listed on this site; 12 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $153,900; the middle half runs from $123,200 to $164,652.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Corporate Counsel, Amazon Books Legal (this listing) | $153,900 - $208,200 |
| Senior Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) - VECTOR Team | $155K - $210K |
| Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security | $155K - $210K |
| Sr. Creative Manager, Brand Creative | $155,100 - $209,800 |
| Principal Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon Customer Service | $155,100 - $209,800 |
| Technical Program Manager III - AMZ26509.1 | $154,785 - $201,200 |
| Principal HRBP, AWS HR | $154,700 - $209,300 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-05-29
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
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