Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Compliance Specialist, WWGS Store Operations Legal
Austin, Texas, USA
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$8,152 more — $63,752 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $63,752 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Compliance Officers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Compliance Officers (13-1041) · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Store Legal Team (WWGS) is seeking a talented Compliance Specialist to join our Store Operations and Regulatory Legal Team.
- The base salary range for this position is listed below.
- Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience in compliance specialist, paralegal, program management, or case management
Nice to have
- 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.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is listed below.
Benefits
- 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.
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