What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel - Kindle, Devices Legal position at myGwork - LGBTQ Business Community?
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Description
Are you a strategic legal professional passionate about shaping the future of innovative consumer technology? Join our dynamic legal team and play a pivotal role in launching new devices and services by providing product counsel support for a range of teams, including the Kindle business.
Key job responsibilities
You'll be a critical legal strategist, providing comprehensive counsel that balances legal precision with business innovation. Your expertise will help navigate complex regulatory landscapes, protect user privacy, and enable rapid product development.
Your day will blend strategic legal guidance with collaborative problem-solving. You'll engage with product teams, analyze emerging legal challenges, and develop creative solutions that protect the business while accelerating innovation. Expect dynamic interactions that drive technological advancement.
About The Team
We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. Our team values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies.
Basic Qualifications
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, Sunnyvale - 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]]>
Description
Are you a strategic legal professional passionate about shaping the future of innovative consumer technology? Join our dynamic legal team and play a pivotal role in launching new devices and services by providing product counsel support for a range of teams, including the Kindle business.
Key job responsibilities
You'll be a critical legal strategist, providing comprehensive counsel that balances legal precision with business innovation. Your expertise will help navigate complex regulatory landscapes, protect user privacy, and enable rapid product development.
- Provide comprehensive legal support for device teams, addressing product development, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Develop innovative legal strategies that balance risk management with business flexibility
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, public relations, and public policy to ensure legal compliance and strategic alignment
- Create robust legal processes that enable rapid product innovation and secure customer trust
- Serve as a trusted advisor on complex legal and strategic issues
Your day will blend strategic legal guidance with collaborative problem-solving. You'll engage with product teams, analyze emerging legal challenges, and develop creative solutions that protect the business while accelerating innovation. Expect dynamic interactions that drive technological advancement.
About The Team
We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. Our team values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies.
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5 years of legal experience
- Experience in Advertising Law
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
- Experience counseling on consumer electronics, hardware products, or IoT devices
- Experience with product launches and go-to-market legal strategies
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and public policy
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, Sunnyvale - 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]]>