Amazon's RISC Legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead legal support for our Health and Safety regulatory portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the primary legal advisor for a portfolio of health- and safety-focused regulatory agencies and product categories, partnering with business, compliance, and cross-functional legal teams to manage regulatory risk across Amazon's Stores. You will advise on high-visibility product safety matters, agency inquiries and investigations, recalls, and regulatory engagements, and you will help shape the strategy for how Amazon proactively identifies and responds to product safety and compliance risk. Key job responsibilities • Serve as primary legal advisor on the health and safety portfolio, covering regulatory bodies including the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other state and federal regulators. • Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters; coordinate responses to agency requests and lead engagement strategy with regulators (e.g., FDA, CPSC inquiries). • Lead legal response on imminent hazards and enforcement-driven escalations, driving timely cross-functional response. • Partner with compliance, public policy, product, and operations teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable compliance solutions and mechanisms. • Partner with Legal, business, and tech teams to design AI tools and automation to drive safety and compliance solutions at scale. A day in the life This role puts you at the center of Amazon's product safety and compliance strategy. On a given day, you might assess a proposed FDA rule's impact on the business, advise on an urgent hazard escalation demanding rapid cross-functional action, shape AI-powered compliance tooling, or huddle with compliance specialists to discuss new and emerging risks. You will engage directly with federal and state regulators, building trusted relationships, representing Amazon in high-stakes conversations, and helping position the company as a leader in proactive safety and compliance. About the team Our Regulatory Intelligence, Safety, & Compliance (RISC) Legal team works to make Amazon's Store safe for customers, empower selling partners with clear compliance standards, and help the business navigate complex regulatory frameworks. We partner across legal, policy, and business teams to drive product safety and compliance outcomes at scale. Basic qualifications - 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience in Regulatory Law Preferred qualifications - Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues - Experience in Product Safety & Compliance Law - Experience advising on matters involving federal or state regulatory agencies (e.g., CPSC, FDA, USDA, or comparable). 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, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually