Amazon Senior Legal Counsel Interview Preparation Guide
Legal Counsel
Amazon
Senior
9 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's interview process for Senior Legal Counsel follows a structured evaluation framework combining legal expertise, business judgment, leadership capabilities, and alignment with Amazon Leadership Principles. The process includes initial recruiter screening, technical legal phone screens, and comprehensive onsite interviews assessing complex legal problem-solving, contract negotiation, compliance strategy, litigation management, and behavioral competencies.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: Legal Analysis and Problem Solving
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: Amazon Leadership Principles and Business Acumen
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Round 1: Complex Legal Matters and Strategic Analysis
75 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Contract Review, Negotiation, and Commercial Terms
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Compliance, Risk Management, and Regulatory Strategy
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4: Litigation Management and External Counsel Coordination
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
8
Onsite Round 5: Leadership, Team Development, and Mentorship
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
9
Onsite Round 6: Amazon Leadership Principles and Hiring Manager Interview
75 min4 focus topicsbehavioral