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Corporate Counsel, Privacy, Central Privacy Legal

Job in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listing for: Amazon
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Business Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Amazon's Privacy Legal team is seeking a talented attorney with privacy experience to advise on policies and practices for the collection, storage, and use of personal information across all of Amazon's business lines in the United States and internationally.

As a subject‑matter expert on the Central Privacy Legal team, you'll help chart the company's long‑term strategy for handling customer information across retail operations, online advertising, electronic devices, and other business areas. You'll work directly with teams building privacy compliance infrastructure for Amazon and its subsidiaries while partnering closely with our public policy, public relations and business teams.

Key job responsibilities
  • Advise business leaders and legal teams on all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging data protection requirements
  • Counsel on privacy compliance for new product development and service launches across multiple business lines
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement privacy‑by‑design principles and data governance frameworks
  • Support the development and implementation of privacy policies and practices that balance innovation with customer trust
  • Collaborate with public policy and communications teams to explain our privacy practices to regulators and customers
  • Provide strategic guidance on evolving data protection regulations and their impact on business operations
A day in the life

You'll collaborate with business teams, engineers, and legal colleagues across Amazon's global operations. Your work ranges from advising product teams on privacy requirements for new feature launches to reviewing data processing agreements and responding to regulatory inquiries. You'll tackle both routine privacy questions and complex, novel issues at the intersection of technology, law, and policy. The role offers opportunities to think creatively about privacy solutions that enable innovation while protecting customer trust, and to engage with external stakeholders including regulators and industry groups.

About

the Team

The Privacy Legal team oversees, organizes and drives all legal privacy initiatives across Amazon, and serves as subject matter expert on all customer‑related privacy issues across Amazon.

Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of legal experience
  • Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
  • Experience in Privacy Law
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in‑house work
  • Experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Standards Law
  • Experience in Global subsidiary governance/legal compliance

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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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.

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USA, NY, New York — $ — $ USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington — $ — $ USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle — $ — $ USD annually

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Job : A3175288

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