Corporate Counsel, WWGS Legal at Amazon

As part of the WWGS Legal Team the Corporate Counsel Grocery Store Operations position is a strategic legal advisor primarily supporting WWGS Grocery Store Operations. This role will provide legal advice on various regulatory law issues impacting multi-national grocery retailers including Food Law/FDA compliance; weights and measures; Environmental Health and Safety (EHS); sustainability; or other grocery store operations compliance initiatives (bag restrictions SNAP/WIC bottle bills ADA etc.). The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator able to build relationships across a matrixed organization and in addition to having in depth knowledge of one of the core regulatory areas detailed above will also have knowledge of or interest in learning about other regulatory areas impacting multi-national grocery store retailers and be able to assist on those issues as assigned. This role is located in Austin TX; Seattle WA; or Arlington VA. Key job responsibilitiesBuild strong relationships with grocery store operations leaders in assigned operational areas and provide day-to-day guidance on legal risks/compliance initiatives for grocery store operations. Act as business partner for strategic priorities and programs identifying risks and compliance requirements and identifying and connecting with other subject matter experts to ensure strategic priorities are comprehensively reviewed for legal/regulatory risks. Draft review and provide legal advice on a variety of business documents including policies/procedures and SOPs. Stay abreast of advise and manage compliance with regards to Food Law; Weights and Measures compliance; EHS; sustainability and other retail operations initiatives (i.e. bag restrictions SNAP/WIC bottle bills ADA compliance) as assigned.Investigate develop strategy and respond to government agency complaints investigations and inspections including the FDA state/local departments of health Federal or state office of Weights and Measures State Attorney Generals etc. Work with and manage supervise outside counsel relationships as necessary for on-going compliance risk mitigation or responding to active/urgent issues that could negatively impact grocery store operations.- 5 years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house workAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Key Skills HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Legal Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 138500 - 229000