Corporate Counsel, Security Legal
Amazon · Arlington, VA · Legal
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel based in Arlington, VA. The posting calls out experience with Security, Incident Response 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
- Mar 16, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersProvide strategic legal counsel on cybersecurity and incident response for one of the world's most complex technology companies. Amazon's Security Legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to advise on compliance with evolving global regulations, lead legal responses for security incidents, and pursue bad actors across our diverse businesses—from retail to devices to health. You will be part of a nimble legal team that covers security, fraud, and abuse matters while supporting our security team's operations. Key job responsibilities - Providing advice and support to security teams and others on compliance with all manner of security laws and regulations, including cybersecurity and data breach laws - Leading the legal response for security incidents, directing investigation, assessing legal obligations and advising on and drafting customer and regulator communications - Supporting our teams in drafting and presenting security-related documents to various audiences including executive leadership - Working collaboratively with teams including Compliance, Public Policy, Public Relations, Privacy and partner legal teams - Managing outside counsel relationships, directing budgeting and allocation of resources, staffing and strategic approaches to work - Providing legal advice and support on security aspects of due diligence and M A agreements A day in the life Your day will…