Corporate Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety Legal
Amazon · Arlington, VA · Legal
mid
Legal Counsel
ic
5+ yrs Master's
· Posted Feb 4, 2026
$153,900 – $208,200
USD per year
Skills
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel based in Arlington, VA. The posting calls out experience with Security and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $153,900–$208,200 per year.
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Function
- legal
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Department
- Legal
- Posted
- Feb 4, 2026
AI Summary
Corporate Counsel providing legal guidance on workplace safety, environmental health, and security compliance. Develops safety frameworks, monitors regulatory changes, and manages global inquiries. Requires 5+ years legal experience, JD, and bar membership with regulatory law expertise.
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Job description
from Amazon careersTransform Workplace Safety Through Strategic Legal Expertise at Amazon. Join our dynamic legal team and become a pivotal force in developing safety solutions that protect and empower Amazon's global workforce. As our Corporate Counsel, you'll leverage your legal expertise to create innovative compliance strategies that safeguard employees.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal guidance to Corporate Environmental Health & Safety and Corporate Security teams
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, ensuring robust compliance mechanisms across multiple business units
- Develop strategic safety and security frameworks that mitigate workplace risks
- Manage global regulatory inquiries and inspections with precision and expertise
- Collaborate with international legal teams to create cohesive safety strategies
A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic problem-solving and collaborative legal support. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, diving deep into complex environmental, health, and safety challenges. From analyzing regulatory landscapes to crafting proactive compliance mechanisms, you'll play a critical role in shaping workplace safety standards.
About the team
We are a forward-thinking legal team dedicated to protecting and advancing Amazon's corporate workplace safety. Our collaborative approach means you'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to creating safe, supportive work environments. We're not just managing risks; we're pioneering industry-leading safety solutions that set new standards for workplace protection.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal guidance to Corporate Environmental Health & Safety and Corporate Security teams
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, ensuring robust compliance mechanisms across multiple business units
- Develop strategic safety and security frameworks that mitigate workplace risks
- Manage global regulatory inquiries and inspections with precision and expertise
- Collaborate with international legal teams to create cohesive safety strategies
A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic problem-solving and collaborative legal support. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, diving deep into complex environmental, health, and safety challenges. From analyzing regulatory landscapes to crafting proactive compliance mechanisms, you'll play a critical role in shaping workplace safety standards.
About the team
We are a forward-thinking legal team dedicated to protecting and advancing Amazon's corporate workplace safety. Our collaborative approach means you'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to creating safe, supportive work environments. We're not just managing risks; we're pioneering industry-leading safety solutions that set new standards for workplace protection.
Basic Qualifications
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