Description:

Work hard, have fun and make history with Amazon's legal team. We are looking for an experienced attorney to help manage An American Multinational Technology Company labor and employee relations issues throughout the US and Canada.

Responsibilities include providing practical advice and counseling regarding general labor and employee relations issues such as those relating to NLRB investigations and litigation, concerted employee activity, union organizing campaigns, compliance issues and other similar traditional labor law issues.

Responsibilities also include managing government agency investigations, related litigation, and proactive training, as well as the assessment, selection, and supervision of outside counsel. This position will work actively with internal clients in the Employee Relations and Human Resources Department and requires the ability to travel when necessary.

This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employee Relations.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of legal experience
  • Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
  • Practice experience in traditional labor

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A mix of corporate law firm and in-house experience is preferred
  • Experience with complex NLRB litigation, response to union organizing campaigns and generally providing traditional labor advice, is preferred. Experience with large hourly populations is preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
  • Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical and computer skills Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.