Corporate Counsel, AWS 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 (48 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented attorney to play a pivotal role supporting the AWS Trust & Safety organization which is responsible for handling reports of abuse of AWS services. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including our Trust & Safety, Support, Security, Privacy, and Public Policy teams, as well as other Legal teams across AWS and Amazon. This role provides critical guidance establishing internal policies and processes to combat and prevent the use of AWS services for the proliferation of abusive activity and material. This role also supports the launch of new services, including AI services, aligned with trust and safety industry best practices and global digital services regulations.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage trust and safety issues such as policy development and case escalations
- Support the launch of new products aligned with trust and safety best practices
- Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
A day in the life
In a typical day, you may lead or attend meetings with your business partners to provide legal counsel on case escalations, policy development or customer engagement. You may also provide guidance to the broader AWS Products legal team on trust and safety issues related to new product launches.
About the team
You will join a diverse legal team that covers a broad range of business organizations including Customer Support, Trust & Safety, and Training & Certifications. We work closely with business stakeholders from across multiple functions. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team that values proactive partnership, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Privacy Law
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience with AI/ML technologies
- Experience working with Trust & Safety organizations
- Experience working with Security organizations
- Experience advising on regulatory compliance, including interpretation and practical application of legislation and regulations
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.
This listingCorporate Counsel, AWS Legal$153,900 to $208,200
Senior Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) - VECTOR Team$155K to $210K
Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security$155K to $210K
Sr. Creative Manager, Brand Creative$155,100 to $209,800
Principal Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon Customer Service$155,100 to $209,800
Technical Program Manager III - AMZ26509.1$154,785 to $201,200
Principal HRBP, AWS HR$154,700 to $209,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Corporate Counsel, AWS 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
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-26
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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