Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon Books

Want to help people around the world read more and get more out of reading? Join the legal team for Amazon Books as the lawyer for Kindle, one of Amazon's most beloved brands and products.

In this role, you'll advise across a full range of Kindle surfaces, including the Kindle app, Kindle for Web, and the reading experience on Kindle devices. You'll shape how millions of customers discover and enjoy books every day. The work spans everything from influencing the customer-facing reading experience to navigating software issues under the hood. For our app surfaces in particular, you'll serve as a strategic advisor on how we delight readers while operating consistent with third-party app store developer policies. No prior IP experience is required — what matters is an ability to dive deep into unfamiliar territory, exercise strong judgment and creativity in ambiguous situations, and bring a genuine enthusiasm for helping a world-class product continue to innovate.

Key job responsibilities
- Serve as primary legal counsel for Kindle reading surfaces
- Provide legal guidance on product development
- Negotiate and draft software licensing agreements
- Partner with global colleagues and cross-functional teams like PR, public policy
- 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.

- 3+ 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 or publishing
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced environments
- Experience with product launches and go-to-market legal strategies

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 - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually