Corporate Counsel Jobs in Washington
Corporate Counsel jobs in Washington are consistently in demand, with one of the most active markets in the country concentrated in technology, aerospace, healthcare, and retail sectors, and openings available from junior in-house attorney positions through senior general counsel roles. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by major employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing, all of which maintain substantial in-house legal teams in the state. Contract and commercial law, data privacy, and employment law are the most sought-after specialties across Washington listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We exist to wow our customers. We know we're doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, "How did I ever live without Coupang?" Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we're collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up. We are an American technology company and one of the fastest-growing retail companies that has established an unparalleled reputation for being a leading and reliable force in global commerce.
We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.
Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what's possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.
Role Overview
This position will report to the VP of Legal, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of corporate governance, SEC regulatory and M&A matters. The person must possess strong self-starting qualities. The successful candidate will be able to handle sensitive situations tactfully yet firmly, to be assertive without being adversarial and to take unpopular positions when necessary while maintaining trust and credibility. This position requires a team player who can thrive in a fast-moving environment. This position can be based in Mountain View, CA or Seattle, WA.
What You Will Do
- Be a trusted legal advisor to the organization on sensitive and wide-ranging global corporate and SEC regulatory matters including: compliance with corporate policies, development of programs and repeatable processes; and management of global subsidiaries
- Partner with internal stakeholders (including Global Total Rewards, Equity Administration, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Accounting, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Communications) to support processes with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk, and compliance
- Review and negotiate M&A transactions and credit facilities
- Review and negotiate third party contracts for legal service providers
- Advise business partners of risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Perform other legal, governance, and administrative duties as assigned
- Some travel required
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Legal experience at a top tier U.S. law firm
- 3-6 years of relevant experience
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Demonstrated legal experience advising corporate clients
- Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with senior management, corporate departments and all levels of employees
- Proven ability to analyze corporate legal matters of varying levels of complexity, and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs
- Developed business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings
- Demonstrated ability to provide timely, responsive advice in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work at various times of the day necessary to support global operations as needed
Pay & Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000/year in our lowest geographic market to $240,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
- Annual bonus is 0-20% of the base salary
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
- 12 Public Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
General Description of Other Compensation
"Other Compensation" includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.
Recruitment Process
- Application Review - Job Fit Interview - Focus Interview – Offer
- The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
- Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage
Details to Consider
- This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
- Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
- Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran's benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
Privacy Notice
- Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/
Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ,ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Coupang is also committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees and its consumers. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at usrecruiting@coupang.com
Job Requisition ID: R0081622
We exist to wow our customers. We know we're doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, "How did I ever live without Coupang?" Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we're collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up. We are an American technology company and one of the fastest-growing retail companies that has established an unparalleled reputation for being a leading and reliable force in global commerce.
We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.
Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what's possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.
Role Overview
This position will report to the VP of Legal, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of corporate governance, SEC regulatory and M&A matters. The person must possess strong self-starting qualities. The successful candidate will be able to handle sensitive situations tactfully yet firmly, to be assertive without being adversarial and to take unpopular positions when necessary while maintaining trust and credibility. This position requires a team player who can thrive in a fast-moving environment. This position can be based in Mountain View, CA or Seattle, WA.
What You Will Do
- Be a trusted legal advisor to the organization on sensitive and wide-ranging global corporate and SEC regulatory matters including: compliance with corporate policies, development of programs and repeatable processes; and management of global subsidiaries
- Partner with internal stakeholders (including Global Total Rewards, Equity Administration, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Accounting, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Communications) to support processes with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk, and compliance
- Review and negotiate M&A transactions and credit facilities
- Review and negotiate third party contracts for legal service providers
- Advise business partners of risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Perform other legal, governance, and administrative duties as assigned
- Some travel required
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Legal experience at a top tier U.S. law firm
- 3-6 years of relevant experience
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Demonstrated legal experience advising corporate clients
- Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with senior management, corporate departments and all levels of employees
- Proven ability to analyze corporate legal matters of varying levels of complexity, and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs
- Developed business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings
- Demonstrated ability to provide timely, responsive advice in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work at various times of the day necessary to support global operations as needed
Pay & Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000/year in our lowest geographic market to $240,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
- Annual bonus is 0-20% of the base salary
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
- 12 Public Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
General Description of Other Compensation
"Other Compensation" includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.
Recruitment Process
- Application Review - Job Fit Interview - Focus Interview – Offer
- The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
- Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage
Details to Consider
- This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
- Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
- Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran's benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
Privacy Notice
- Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/
Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ,ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Coupang is also committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees and its consumers. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at usrecruiting@coupang.com
Job Requisition ID: R0081622
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Corporate Counsel Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon26
- Providence4
- T-Mobile3
- Microsoft3
- Expeditors3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State Bar Association license or license recognized through UBE reciprocity
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three or more years of in-house or law firm corporate practice experience
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial contracts, data privacy, or regulatory compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder work
- Experience supporting technology, life sciences, or aerospace transactions preferred
Corporate Counsel Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in Washington?
You become a corporate counsel in Washington by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and passing the Uniform Bar Examination, which Washington administers through the Washington State Bar Association. Admission requires passing the WSBA's character and fitness review. Most in-house employers also expect prior corporate practice experience from a law firm or another in-house team before hiring into a dedicated corporate counsel role.
How much do corporate counsels make in Washington?
Corporate counsels in Washington earn a median of about $154,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $94,260 for the lowest 10% to over $298,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in Washington?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in Washington right now include Amazon, Providence, and T-Mobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, major aerospace operations, and large healthcare systems means in-house legal demand is broad and relatively stable across the state.
Which Washington cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond have the most corporate counsel openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue together account for most listings because they anchor the state's technology and professional services sectors, while Redmond draws consistent demand from large corporate headquarters with substantial in-house legal operations based there.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of corporate counsel openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and document-driven nature of in-house legal work. Contract review, privacy compliance, and regulatory advisory work are the functions most commonly offered in fully remote or hybrid arrangements by Washington employers.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a legal associate or contracts analyst role at a large Washington technology or aerospace employer, which regularly onboard recent law graduates into structured programs before promoting into full corporate counsel positions. Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing each run new-graduate associate attorney or legal operations programs in Washington. Passing the WSBA bar, gaining any transactional clinic or externship experience during law school, and targeting junior contracts or compliance roles within those organizations gives candidates the clearest door in.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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