Associate Compliance Specialist, Global Public Sector Legal

Amazon.com Inc

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Operations, Business Support, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Employment Law, Environmental Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Government, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

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Our Leadership Principles
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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles