mid Legal Counsel ic · Posted Apr 20, 2026
$153,900 – $208,200
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel based in Seattle, WA. The posting calls out experience with Compliance. Compensation is listed at $153,900–$208,200 per year.

Role
Legal Counsel
Function
legal
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Department
Legal
Posted
Apr 20, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers
Want to help people around the world read more and get more out of reading? Join the Amazon Books Legal team!

In this role, you'll be the primary lawyer for Books subscription programs like Kindle Unlimited. Working directly with the business, you'll provide day-to-day and strategic advice on program development, content licensing, and regulatory and contractual compliance.


Key job responsibilities
- Serve as primary legal counsel for Books subscription programs, including Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading
- Provide legal guidance on program development, pricing, and regulatory compliance
- Negotiate and draft content licensing agreements with rightsholders
- Manage consumer disputes and coordinate with outside counsel and internal litigation teams on pending litigation
- Partner with cross-functional teams (PR, public policy) on go-to-market strategies
- Advise on AI-powered features



About the team
We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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