Corporate Counsel, Workplace Health & Safety - Canada

Amazon • Arlington, VA • 8h ago

Description

Amazon's Operations Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our health and safety legal team in Canada. The scale and complexity of our worldwide safety and health program is exceptional and rapidly growing. We are looking for an attorney with experience practicing law in Canada to support Amazon's Operations and Worldwide Health & Safety team to develop industry leading safety solutions for our employees and service providers.

You will be a part of a team responsible for counseling our Operations business in Canada on a broad range of health and safety regulatory compliance matters and global security matters. Principal duties include developing compliance policies and procedures, providing day-to-day compliance guidance to the health and safety and operations teams, working cross-functionally with other teams to ensure compliance, and resolving issues that arise during regulatory interactions including inspections. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Qualified candidates must have five or more years of legal experience advising on regulatory compliance matters in Canada, preferably in workplace health and safety or representing businesses during complex litigation in a variety of subject matters. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, pragmatic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands. Competitive salary includes equity.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of legal experience

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

Knowledge of workplace safety and health laws in Canada

Experience advising global logistics company on regulatory compliance matters

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.

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