Corporate Counsel - AWS Legal

Description

Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies. AWS provides cutting edge cloud computing services and IT infrastructure trusted by millions of customers around the world, including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies. To learn more about AWS, visit https://aws.amazon.com.

This role will provide a blend of transactional support and product counseling. You'll structure, draft, and negotiate complex agreements, including hardware development, technology licensing, supply, procurement, and manufacturing deals. You'll also advise business teams on new product and feature launches, on regulatory and compliance questions, and on strategic matters involving the hardware, technology, and facilities behind specialized security solutions.

You'll work directly with a wide array of teams across AWS to understand and anticipate key risks, develop mitigation strategies, and help chart long-term strategy. You'll also build the trainings, resources, and policies that help teams build, launch, and deliver for customers.

Successful candidates will possess a clear and concise communication style, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and effectively collaborate across multiple internal teams and with counter-parties. They must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

A day in the life
No two days look the same. You might negotiate with a hardware supplier in the morning and help launch a service for government customers in the afternoon. You'll partner with infrastructure security, supply chain, and product teams on problems with few precedents.

About the team
Our legal team supports a diverse scope of work that includes technology transactions (hardware development, supply and manufacturing agreements, IP licensing, etc.), product counseling, regulatory/compliance, security, and operations support. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in transactional work, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent
- Knowledge of IT/technology transactions or equivalent
- Experience - managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.