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Amazon is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its Treasury and Risk Management operations. You will provide day-to-day legal advice on worldwide general treasury matters, including cash management and investments, banking relationships, foreign exchange, and account documentation, and support capital markets transactions, insurance/risk management programs, and Treasury special projects, as needed. Principal duties include reviewing, structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex arrangements and advising on related regulatory implications. You will work directly with Treasury leadership, business legal teams, and outside counsel across a broad range of initiatives spanning multiple jurisdictions.Key job responsibilities- Advise on general treasury legal matters including banking agreements, account documentation, master repurchase agreements, FX arrangements, overdraft facilities, letters of credit, custody arrangements, and vendor relationships- Review, structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial and financial agreements with global banking counterparties- Support capital markets transactions (bond offerings, credit facilities, term loans, commercial paper) as needed- Support Global Risk Management & Claims (GRMC) on insurance programs, claims arrangements, and captive insurance matters as needed- Support Treasury special projects as needed- Advise on related state, federal, and non-U.S. regulatory implications- Resolve issues in existing commercial and banking relationshipsA day in the lifeYou will provide day-to-day legal advice to Amazon's Treasury teams across their full range of operations. A typical day might involve advising on a banking agreement with a global financial institution, reviewing account documents for new international entities, advising on FX documentation, or supporting a capital markets transaction, insurance renewal, or claims management and captive insurance matters. You will navigate complex financial instruments, manage competing priorities, and provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment with the augmentation of AI tools.About the teamTreasury & Risk sits within the larger Corporate and Securities team (which also handles periodic reporting, proxy, securities, and governance matters). Treasury serves as Amazon's central financial hub managing corporate liquidity, funding, capital allocation, and financial infrastructure. GRMC operates as Amazon's risk management organization, managing insurance programs. As these functions span the entire company, you will have the opportunity to advise on a broad range of business initiatives across all of Amazon's businesses.Basic qualifications- 5+ years of post bar admission 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 preventionPreferred qualification - Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment- 7+ years of legal experience (including 3+ in a law firm), with experience in banking/finance or treasury-related legal work, and capital markets- Experience with banking regulatory matters and drafting and negotiating banking agreements, custody agreements, or other financial services, as well as derivatives documentation (ISDA), or investment management agreements- Familiarity with insurance programs, risk management, or captive insurance structures- Experience working independently and navigating ambiguous, cross-functional environments- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and highest standards of ethics and professional integrityAmazon 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 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 .USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

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