Description Are you an attorney passionate about shaping the future of retail? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can directly impact millions of sellers from small and medium-sized businesses to the most well-recognized brands? If so, we invite you to join Amazon's North America Stores legal team! We're looking for a Business Line Counsel to serve as a strategic legal advisor to our Core Selling Partner Experience (CSPE) team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in building the most robust and seamless selling experience in retail. You'll provide end-to-end legal support for critical Amazon tools and experiences, including Seller Central and listing creation, directly influencing the policies and seller experiences that empower our vast network of selling partners. This isn't just about legal advice; it's about being a strategic thought partner. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional business and legal teams across Amazon, providing intuitive support, educating clients on relevant regulations, and coaching them through complex legal landscapes. You'll play an integral role in developing and managing innovative solutions that connect Amazon's sellers with consumers and help them grow their businesses. You'll also be part of a team of experienced, dynamic, and fun-loving professionals dedicated to supporting Amazon's selling services globally. If you're ready to make a significant impact and help change the lives of business owners, we encourage you to apply! Key job responsibilities - Provide end-to-end legal support for Amazon's Core Selling Partner Experience team, focusing on the selling partner experience across various tools and experiences like Seller Central, Listings, Catalog Protection and Brand Registry. - Function as a primary legal advisor and strategic thought partner to business teams, offering intuitive support and proactive guidance. - Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with new features, products, and services related to the selling partner experience. - Influence and shape policies and seller experiences to empower small and medium-sized businesses on Amazon. - Take an integral role in developing, building, and managing new legal solutions that enable Amazon's sellers to connect with consumers and grow their businesses. - Educate and coach business clients on relevant regulations and laws impacting the selling partner ecosystem. - Coordinate and interact directly with cross-functional global legal and business teams within Amazon to deliver best-in-class legal support. - Stay up-to-date on evolving legal and regulatory requirements relevant to retail, e-commerce, and small business support. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent Preferred Qualifications - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work - A strong ability to rapidly onboard and integrate into new teams and workflows, demonstrating quick comprehension of complex business models and legal frameworks. This includes a familiarity with the Amazon seller experience, enabling immediate contribution. - Demonstrated skill in transforming conceptual ideas or broad tasks into concrete, structured implementation plans with clear steps, timelines, and deliverables. This encompasses the ability to apply high-level knowledge of emerging technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence, including large language models, to provide succinct analysis of involved legal issues in a fast-paced, frugal environment. - A willingness to learn and develop proficiency in common privacy-related issues, such as training, risk assessment, and collaborating effectively with privacy SMEs to resolve complex privacy issues, including those related to biometrics. - Willingness to learn new areas of law and business, coupled with a positive attitude towards, and even enjoyment of, contributing to potentially menial administrative tasks that are critical for maintaining organizational structure and efficiency. - Proven ability to independently manage and prioritize a high volume of complex legal tasks, ensuring timely completion and meticulous organization. This includes experience counseling business partners and overseeing outside counsel support. - Exceptional creativity, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to customer service. - Strong analytical skills with a clear ability to systematically break down and resolve complex legal and business issues. - Adeptness at translating intricate commercial and litigation issues into clear, actionable insights for diverse teams, including creative, technology, business, management, and other legal teams. - Demonstrated capability to effectively coordinate international regional counsel, acting as a central intake point for business issues with global implications and ensuring systematic follow-through. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.