Corporate Counsel, Security 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 Arlington, VA +1 more
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- LocationArlington, VA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Arlington, VA
- Seattle, WA
About this job
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, and 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, and 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, and 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, and 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, and cross-functional partnership as we support Amazon's security operations worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 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, and bias prevention
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, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
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 43% of the 88 Legal roles in Virginia listed on this site; 9 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $153,900; the middle half runs from $139,625 to $182,500.
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, Security Legal$153,900 to $208,200
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Corporate Counsel, Security 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
- 2026-07-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, VA, Arlington • US, WA, SEATTLE
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
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