Corporate Counsel, Security Legal

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

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

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree