DESCRIPTION:

The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Store Legal Team (WWGS) is seeking a talented Compliance Specialist to join our Store Operations and Regulatory Legal Team. This position will serve as a key contributor to the Store Operations and Regulatory Team - supporting various requirements and contributing to innovation and simplification across the Team. You will monitor and design compliance plans for state and Federal regulatory requirements impacting physical grocery stores across the U.S. You will also build scalable programs to assist in regulatory reporting, tracking, and monitoring to ensure the team and Operations partners operate more efficiently and effectively.

Key job responsibilities
• Support Store Operations and Regulatory Legal team activities across a range of matters, including Food Safety, Labeling Requirements, Environmental Health and Safety, Consumer Protection, etc.
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in compliance specialist, paralegal, program management, or case management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- 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
- Experience working in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations, risk, compliance or project management
- Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government laws, rules, and regulations impacting physical retail stores

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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, TX, AUSTIN - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually