Associate Compliance Specialist, Global Public Sector Legal
at Amazon
Location
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Type
full time
Posted
1 weeks ago
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Job description
Amazon Legal is seeking a talented Associate Compliance Specialist to join our Global Public Sector Legal Compliance team. This position will serve as a key contributor to the Amazon-wide public sector compliance program — supporting various requirements and contributing to innovation and efficiency across Amazon. You will support public sector matters including procurement regulations, post-government employment, political law, gift compliance, and organizational conflicts of interest across multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. and internationally.
Key job responsibilities
• Support Public Sector Compliance team activities across a range of matters, including procurement regulations, post-government employment review, political law, gift compliance, and organizational conflicts of interest
• Assist in identifying and implementing AI-enabled process improvements to drive efficiencies for compliance initiatives
• Help draft, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal guidance documents; assist in ensuring materials remain current as regulations, policies, and business needs evolve
• Support compliance filing and documentation requirements, maintaining accurate and organized records in support of program operations and audit readiness
• Assist in preparing regular compliance reporting, including tracking program metrics, deadlines, and deliverables for leadership and senior team members
• Help draft and send compliance communications to business partners — including FAQs, how-to guides, training materials, and program summaries — and respond to business questions with guidance from senior team members
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on trainings, projects, and compliance issues; support business teams in making communications and training more effective
• Assist in ensuring regulatory guidelines are implemented and help develop plans for applying legal requirements to business operations
• Identify and escalate legal issues with guidance from senior team members; support review of legal conclusions and policies prior to implementation
A day in the life
You'll start the day responding to questions and reviewing internal requests. You will help draft or update SOPs and internal guidance, and assist in preparing reporting for leadership. Throughout the day, you'll support project management responsibilities — tracking deadlines, updating documentation, and advancing compliance program workstreams — alongside research and drafting tasks. You'll collaborate closely with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders, adapting quickly as priorities shift in a fast-paced, global environment.
About the team
The Public Sector Legal Compliance team plays a critical role in enabling Amazon's public sector business to operate with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations worldwide. Our team supports Amazon Web Services and other Amazon businesses serving government customers at the federal, state, local, and international levels. We are trusted advisors who deliver practical, business-oriented compliance solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and customer obsession — and we work closely with business teams, policy experts, and legal specialists across Amazon to navigate complex regulatory environments and compliance requirements. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience - Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting laws, rules, and regulations
- Experience coordinating and issuing training in a corporate environment
- Experience supporting attorneys in a legal or compliance department
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.
USA, VA, Arlington - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually
Key job responsibilities
• Support Public Sector Compliance team activities across a range of matters, including procurement regulations, post-government employment review, political law, gift compliance, and organizational conflicts of interest
• Assist in identifying and implementing AI-enabled process improvements to drive efficiencies for compliance initiatives
• Help draft, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal guidance documents; assist in ensuring materials remain current as regulations, policies, and business needs evolve
• Support compliance filing and documentation requirements, maintaining accurate and organized records in support of program operations and audit readiness
• Assist in preparing regular compliance reporting, including tracking program metrics, deadlines, and deliverables for leadership and senior team members
• Help draft and send compliance communications to business partners — including FAQs, how-to guides, training materials, and program summaries — and respond to business questions with guidance from senior team members
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on trainings, projects, and compliance issues; support business teams in making communications and training more effective
• Assist in ensuring regulatory guidelines are implemented and help develop plans for applying legal requirements to business operations
• Identify and escalate legal issues with guidance from senior team members; support review of legal conclusions and policies prior to implementation
A day in the life
You'll start the day responding to questions and reviewing internal requests. You will help draft or update SOPs and internal guidance, and assist in preparing reporting for leadership. Throughout the day, you'll support project management responsibilities — tracking deadlines, updating documentation, and advancing compliance program workstreams — alongside research and drafting tasks. You'll collaborate closely with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders, adapting quickly as priorities shift in a fast-paced, global environment.
About the team
The Public Sector Legal Compliance team plays a critical role in enabling Amazon's public sector business to operate with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations worldwide. Our team supports Amazon Web Services and other Amazon businesses serving government customers at the federal, state, local, and international levels. We are trusted advisors who deliver practical, business-oriented compliance solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and customer obsession — and we work closely with business teams, policy experts, and legal specialists across Amazon to navigate complex regulatory environments and compliance requirements. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience - Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting laws, rules, and regulations
- Experience coordinating and issuing training in a corporate environment
- Experience supporting attorneys in a legal or compliance department
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, VA, Arlington - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually