Corporate Counsel Jobs in New York
Corporate Counsel jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive legal markets in the world, with demand at every level from junior associate counsel through general counsel across financial services, media and entertainment, technology, and real estate. The heaviest concentration of openings is in New York City, with additional hiring in Albany and White Plains, anchored by employers like JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, and Pfizer. The most sought-after specialties in New York are securities and regulatory compliance, M&A and transactional work, and employment law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a product or tech lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Ads.
Amazon Ads helps advertisers reach customers across Amazon properties (e.g., Amazon.com, IMDb TV, Twitch, Fire TV, and Amazon Music) and tens of thousands of third-party (3P) websites and apps. As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will counsel Advertising Trust team on policy and product development questions and ad tech issues at a time when AI is fundamentally reshaping the advertising landscape. AI-powered creative tools now allow brands to generate product-in-use videos and lifestyle imagery that previously required full production shoots, while AI-powered optimization is making full-funnel advertising simpler and more accessible. Agentic AI is also entering the commerce layer, with AI assistants beginning to influence purchasing decisions and platforms integrating paid advertising into conversational shopping experiences. These developments create novel legal questions across the ad tech stack. You will handle legal issues in business-centric ways and develop processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to quickly develop services that prioritize and delight our customers.
Key job responsibilities
- Counseling product and engineering teams on the development and deployment of AI-driven advertising features
- Advising on emerging regulatory and compliance requirements for AI in advertising
- Navigating the intersection of programmatic advertising and agentic AI
- Supporting product launches across Display, Video, and Audio inventory
- Advising on data governance for AI-powered advertising products, including audience data use and cross-platform measurement in an evolving privacy landscape
- Partnering with privacy, policy, trust and safety, and engineering teams to build scalable legal frameworks that keep pace with rapid product innovation
A day in the life
Your morning might start with a policy review as the Advertising Trust team evaluates how a new AI powered ad moderation tool can be used to enable or disable advertising for certain products or services or in certain locales. By midday you could be advising sales teams on onboarding a new brand advertising highly regulated services to customers. Later in the afternoon you might work with policy managers to develop a scalable ad content policy risk framework to cover new advertising placements that complies with consumer protection laws and privacy laws worldwide. The common thread across every conversation is the same: finding business centric ways to address legal risk while giving the team the flexibility to build quickly and keep customers at the center.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of legal experience
- 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a product or tech lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Ads.
Amazon Ads helps advertisers reach customers across Amazon properties (e.g., Amazon.com, IMDb TV, Twitch, Fire TV, and Amazon Music) and tens of thousands of third-party (3P) websites and apps. As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will counsel Advertising Trust team on policy and product development questions and ad tech issues at a time when AI is fundamentally reshaping the advertising landscape. AI-powered creative tools now allow brands to generate product-in-use videos and lifestyle imagery that previously required full production shoots, while AI-powered optimization is making full-funnel advertising simpler and more accessible. Agentic AI is also entering the commerce layer, with AI assistants beginning to influence purchasing decisions and platforms integrating paid advertising into conversational shopping experiences. These developments create novel legal questions across the ad tech stack. You will handle legal issues in business-centric ways and develop processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to quickly develop services that prioritize and delight our customers.
Key job responsibilities
- Counseling product and engineering teams on the development and deployment of AI-driven advertising features
- Advising on emerging regulatory and compliance requirements for AI in advertising
- Navigating the intersection of programmatic advertising and agentic AI
- Supporting product launches across Display, Video, and Audio inventory
- Advising on data governance for AI-powered advertising products, including audience data use and cross-platform measurement in an evolving privacy landscape
- Partnering with privacy, policy, trust and safety, and engineering teams to build scalable legal frameworks that keep pace with rapid product innovation
A day in the life
Your morning might start with a policy review as the Advertising Trust team evaluates how a new AI powered ad moderation tool can be used to enable or disable advertising for certain products or services or in certain locales. By midday you could be advising sales teams on onboarding a new brand advertising highly regulated services to customers. Later in the afternoon you might work with policy managers to develop a scalable ad content policy risk framework to cover new advertising placements that complies with consumer protection laws and privacy laws worldwide. The common thread across every conversation is the same: finding business centric ways to address legal risk while giving the team the flexibility to build quickly and keep customers at the center.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of legal experience
- 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
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Corporate Counsel Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
- Renewable Energy
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Bar admission or admission in a recognized reciprocal jurisdiction
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Three or more years of corporate, transactional, or regulatory legal experience
- Demonstrated experience advising on contracts, compliance, or commercial transactions
- Strong written and oral communication skills for cross-functional business partnership
- Experience working within a regulated industry such as finance, healthcare, or technology
Corporate Counsel Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in New York?
You become a corporate counsel in New York by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, passing the New York State Bar Examination, and gaining admission through the New York State Board of Law Examiners. Attorneys licensed in other states may qualify through New York's motion on admission process if they meet the experience threshold. Most in-house corporate counsel roles also expect prior experience at a law firm or in a legal department before moving in-house.
How much do corporate counsels make in New York?
Corporate counsels in New York earn a median of about $207,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,200 for the lowest 10% to over $391,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in New York?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in New York right now include Amazon, Intuit, and GEICO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, Fortune 500 headquarters, and major media and pharmaceutical companies makes it one of the deepest in-house legal hiring markets in the country.
Which New York cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
New York, Commack, and Calverton have the most corporate counsel openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is home to the headquarters of major banks, asset managers, media conglomerates, and technology firms, while Albany draws openings tied to state government agencies and regulated utilities, and White Plains reflects the large corporate campuses and healthcare systems in Westchester County.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, since corporate counsel work centers on drafting, review, and advising rather than courtroom appearances. About 87% of corporate counsel openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly in-house legal teams have adopted flexible arrangements. Transactional, compliance, and contract review roles tend to have the most remote availability.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a summer associate or law clerk position at a New York firm or in-house legal department while still in law school, then transitioning to a junior counsel or associate general counsel role after admission to the New York Bar. Large New York employers in financial services and healthcare regularly recruit new admittees into rotational legal programs. Candidates who add a compliance certification or demonstrate experience in a high-demand area like data privacy or employment law gain a meaningful edge over peers.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Albany, White Plains, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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