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Amazon Books Legal is looking for a strategic, business-minded attorney to serve as the primary legal advisor for Amazon's content acquisition teams. This group is responsible for the publisher relationships that fuel Amazon's Kindle and physical book business.

You'll be the lead attorney at Amazon with a portfolio that spans both digital licensing and physical distribution, giving you a holistic view of how content reaches hundreds of millions of readers worldwide.

As Corporate Counsel you will need to have sharp transactional and licensing instincts, high judgment, and the executive presence to earn trust with senior leadership and publishing partners.

Key job responsibilities - Serve as the primary legal advisor to content acquisition teams, participating in strategy discussions with VP-level business partners - Provide legal guidance on product and program development, pricing, and regulatory compliance - Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex content licensing and purchase agreements, including bespoke deal structures - Manage vendor disputes; coordinate with outside counsel and internal litigation teams on consumer litigation - Partner with cross-functional teams (PR, public policy) on go-to-market strategies - Advise on AI-powered features

About the team We are a forward-thinking legal group committed to supporting Amazon's mission of customer-centric innovation. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies. - 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience working at a corporate law firm - Experience in intellectual property or content licensing - Experience in digital media, publishing, or subscription services - Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments - Experience managing vendor disputes or litigation

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, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually