mid Legal Counsel ic · Posted Jun 16, 2026
$169,300 – $229,000
USD per year
Skills
SaaS

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel based in New York City, NY. The posting calls out experience with SaaS. Compensation is listed at $169,300–$229,000 per year.

Role
Legal Counsel
Function
legal
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
New York City, NY
Department
Legal
Posted
Jun 16, 2026

Job description

from Amazon careers
Join Amazon's Legal Department as Corporate Counsel supporting our Worldwide Operations and Robotics teams. In this role, you will collaborate with technology teams to provide legal guidance on innovative systems and robotics solutions. The position focuses on supporting product development, commercial agreements, software licensing, and intellectual property matters while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and law, helping shape the future of automation and operations.

Key job responsibilities
- Partner with engineering and technology teams to provide legal guidance on product development, system implementation, and robotics initiatives
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology, supply chain, licensing, and deployment contracts
- Assess and advise on legal, reputational, and compliance risks related to technical architecture and program design
- Provide strategic counsel on intellectual property matters and software licensing
- Develop and implement practical solutions to support business objectives while ensuring legal compliance

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses
- Experience advising on intellectual property matters, including patents, trade secrets, and software licensing
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements, including SaaS, hardware supply, and development agreements
- Experience supporting engineering or product development teams in a fast-paced technology environment
- Experience identifying and assessing legal and regulatory risks related to emerging technologies such as robotics, automation, or AI

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 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, NY, New York - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

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