Corporate Counsel - Last Mile Automation, Stores & Operations Legal

Corporate Counsel - Last Mile Automation, Stores & Operations Legal

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Amazon is seeking an experienced attorney to join Amazon’s legal team as lead counsel for the development and operation of autonomous vehicles and robotics solutions for Amazon’s last mile delivery operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and complex regulatory frameworks, supporting one of Amazon's most innovative initiatives in transforming last mile logistics.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as primary legal counsel for autonomous vehicle and robotics initiatives supporting Amazon's last mile delivery operations
• Advise on federal and state regulatory compliance for autonomous vehicles, including NHTSA regulations, DOT requirements, and state‑specific autonomous vehicle and personal robot laws
• Provide product counseling on autonomous vehicle systems, robotics technologies, and related hardware/software development
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including technology licensing, development partnerships, and vendor contracts
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including engineering, operations, product management, and public policy on strategic initiatives
• Develop scalable legal processes and frameworks to support rapid innovation and deployment across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage relationships with outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters and litigation
• Advise on AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property issues related to autonomous systems
• Support risk assessment and mitigation strategies for novel technology deployments
• Collaborate with public policy teams on regulatory engagement and advocacy efforts

A day in the life of this role involves advising engineers on regulatory requirements for a new vehicle feature, negotiating a partnership agreement with an automotive technology provider, analyzing new state legislation on autonomous vehicles, or developing compliance frameworks for multi‑state deployments. You will have direct impact on bringing innovative delivery solutions to customers while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

About the team:
This position is part of Amazon's Worldwide Operations Legal team, supporting last mile delivery. You will collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas including product counsel, regulatory, commercial transactions, and litigation, while working closely with business leaders developing autonomous vehicles and robotics solutions.

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

• Experience in product safety & compliance law
• Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
• Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
• Experience in transportation law
• Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses

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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