Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment Legal

Job description

We are seeking an experienced employment attorney to provide strategic counsel and practical business advice on employment matters across U.S. locations. You'll partner directly with business leaders to provide proactive guidance on critical employment issues while managing sophisticated outside counsel relationships, with direct impact on Amazon's workforce strategies and risk management at one of the world's most innovative companies. Key job responsibilities: - Provide strategic legal counsel on employment issues including discrimination, disability accommodation, hiring, performance management, and terminations - Partner with business stakeholders to develop proactive strategies that minimize litigation risk - Direct and manage complex employment litigation including class actions, single-plaintiff lawsuits, and government agency investigations - Assess, select, and supervise outside counsel on employment matters - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws A day in the life: Your day spans the full spectrum of employment law — from advising business partners on complex terminations, leave, and accommodation issues, to co...