Amazon Staff-Level Legal Counsel Interview Preparation Guide
Legal Counsel
Amazon
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's interview process for Staff-level positions typically involves multiple rounds combining recruiter screening, phone-based technical and behavioral assessments, and in-person/virtual onsite interviews. For legal roles, expect evaluation of domain expertise, strategic thinking, business acumen, legal analysis capability, and alignment with Amazon Leadership Principles. The process emphasizes demonstrating complex problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and proven impact at scale.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Hiring Manager Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Technical Legal Assessment Phone Screen
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Amazon Bar Raiser Interview - Leadership and Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
General Counsel/Senior Leadership Onsite Interview
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Executive Stakeholder and Culture Integration Interview
40 min4 focus topicsbehavioral