Amazon Legal Counsel (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Legal Counsel
Amazon
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's interview process for Legal Counsel combines recruiter screening, phone-based behavioral and technical assessments, and onsite rounds focusing on Amazon Leadership Principles, legal domain expertise, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration. For mid-level candidates, expect 2-3 phone rounds followed by 4 onsite interviews evaluating your ability to own legal projects, provide strategic counsel, manage compliance across business operations, and demonstrate strong judgment on complex legal matters.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
20 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: Amazon Leadership Principles & Behavioral
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Phone Screen 2: Legal Technical & Domain Expertise
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Leadership Principles Deep Dive
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Round 2: Legal Strategy & Business Advising
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Compliance, Operations & Legal Project Management
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4: Cross-functional Collaboration & Executive Advising
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral