Ph3Associate Corporate Counsel, Payments Legal /h3 pJob ID: | Amazon.com Services LLC /p pJoin a dynamic legal team where your expertise will directly shape Amazon's rapidly growing and evolving payments businesses. As a key legal strategist, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and launching payment products, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, negotiating complex commercial transactions with financial service partners. Your work will not only directly impact the paying experience of millions of customers, but also drive strategic priorities across the company. /p pA successful candidate will have a strong product counseling and transactional background and be hard‑working, proactive, entrepreneurial and able to apply sound, pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations. Regulatory background and prior experience in payments, credit/lending, or financial services is a plus. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liProvide comprehensive legal guidance on regulatory compliance and product development for payment services /li liDraft and negotiate complex commercial agreements for domestic and international financial products /li liDevelop innovative legal solutions for emerging financial technology challenges /li liCollaborate across multiple business teams to support strategic initiatives /li liAnalyze and mitigate legal risks in new payment and credit product launches /li /ul h3A Day in the Life /h3 pLawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business, and collaborating with our clients to develop innovative solutions to novel legal questions and business challenges is part of our daily responsibilities. As such, your day will be a blend of problem solving (both strategic and tactical) and collaborative legal support. You'll engage with cross‑functional teams, diving deep into product development, analyzing regulatory frameworks, and crafting legal strategies that balance innovation with compliance. /p h3Basic Qualifications /h3 ul li3+ years of legal experience /li liJuris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent /li liExperience in transactional work, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or equivalent /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience of a mix of corporate law firm and in‑house work /li liExperience in private practice or in‑house experience at a technology company or equivalent /li liExperience working cross‑functionally across several teams /li liExperience with financial services, payments or e‑commerce /li liAbility to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment even in ambiguous situations /li /ul h3Benefits Compensation /h3 pThe base salary range for this position is listed below for each location. 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. /p pUSA, VA, Arlington – 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually /p pUSA, WA, Seattle – 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually /p pAmazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life ADD 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 /p h3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3 pAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. /p pOur 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. /p pPosted: February 17, 2026 (Updated about 2 hours ago) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr