Associate Corporate Counsel, Food Safety ComplianceAmazon is looking for an innovative regulatory and compliance attorney to support Amazon's Food Safety Operations team in North America. You will work collaboratively across all Amazon's emerging and existing food business and compliance teams that work to build new processes that raise the food safety bar for our customers.Key Job ResponsibilitiesProviding day-to-day advice to our Amazon's Food Safety Operations team and food businesses on regulations governing the transport and sale of food from farm to fork, including laws governing food production, distribution, labeling, recalls, foodborne illnesses and allergens, and permitting.Monitoring and advising food safety and compliance teams on upcoming regulatory changes and maintenance of existing compliance processes.Providing mission critical legal advice on the design of safety mechanisms and technology tools developed and used by the Food Safety and technology teams, including those impacting food recalls.Advising on internal processes and practices to support food safety related governance requirements and expectations.Responsible for engagements with regulators such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Department of Agriculture, Health Canada and provincial, state and local health departments.A Day in the LifeYou'll work at the intersection of law, technology, and operations, providing mission-critical advice that directly impacts customer safety. Your day might include counseling teams on regulatory interpretations, reviewing new state-of-the-art compliance technology features, or leading strategic discussions with regulators. You'll make high-judgment decisions independently while collaborating with passionate teams committed to raising the bar.About the TeamThe role is part of a global legal team responsible for counseling Amazon on a broad range of environmental, sustainability, regulatory advocacy, health and safety, and trade issues across Amazon's diverse supply chains and stores.Basic Qualifications3+ years of legal experience.Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention.Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines.Preferred QualificationsExperience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent.Experience with a mix of corporate law firm, in-house work, or government.Ability to use high judgment and innovative thinking when advising internal teams on food safety regulations.Ability to learn fast, be detail-oriented, customer-obsessed, work independently, and be comfortable making decisions in ambiguous situations.CompensationBase salary range for this position is $131,500.00 – $178,000.00 USD annually for Arlington, VA and Seattle, WA. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.BenefitsAmazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program (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 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr