Don't be fooled by the big paycheck - it's not worth it - Corporate Counsel Amazon Employee Review

1.0
29 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is great. It is pegged to law firm market salaries, so you will be able to move in house without a drop in compensation. You will get to be a mini GC and will be very involved in the business you support.

Cons

There's a reason that Amazon pays so much more than other companies. If they didn't, they wouldn't be able to retain any talent. And despite the big paychecks, the legal department is still a revolving door. The company seems to recognize the turnover issue, but has chosen to address it by building repayment obligations into your employment agreement. Want to leave before you hit two years? Get ready to pay back some of that "signing bonus" and a chunk of your relocation benefits. This is not an easy, satisfying, or fun place to work. Whether your experience at Amazon will be extremely difficult or absolutely unbearable depends entirely on your manager and your clients.

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5.0
20 Mar 2026
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Pros

Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

Cons

Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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