Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Global Public Sector

Amazon•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join the AWS Global Public Sector Legal team. In this role, you will provide legal advice and guidance on compliance matters related to Amazon's public sector business worldwide, including government contracting, procurement regulations, and public sector-specific laws and policies across various jurisdictions. This role is critical to ensuring Amazon maintains the highest compliance standards while enabling growth in the public sector worldwide. As an Associate Corporate Counsel on the AWS Global Public Sector Legal team, you will provide day-to-day legal support on compliance matters affecting Amazon's public sector business worldwide. You will advise business teams on government contracting regulations, procurement requirements, and ethics compliance issues. Your responsibilities include reviewing and processing post-government employment requests, consulting on political law and gift compliance matters, and supporting organizational conflicts of interest reviews. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop compliance guidance, support training initiatives, and help implement compliance programs across public sector business units. You will also work with outside counsel on specialized compliance matters and help monitor legislative and regulatory developments that impact Amazon's public sector operations. You'll spend time coordinating with legal and business teams on time-sensitive compliance questions and drafting practical guidance for internal stakeholders. You'll participate in meetings with legal and business partners across different regions to address emerging compliance issues and provide real-time legal support. Throughout the day, you'll balance multiple priorities—from reviewing gift disclosures to advising on organizational conflicts of interest to supporting compliance training development. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the legal team, sharing insights and coordinating on cross-functional matters. The fast-paced environment means you'll need to be adaptable, switching between detailed regulatory analysis and high-level strategic discussions while maintaining responsiveness to business needs across multiple time zones. The Public Sector Legal Compliance team plays a critical role in enabling Amazon's public sector business to operate with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations worldwide. Our team supports Amazon Web Services and other Amazon businesses serving government customers at the federal, state, local, and international levels. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors who deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and customer obsession. We work closely with business teams, policy experts, and other legal specialists across Amazon to navigate complex regulatory environments and support sustainable business growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Knowledge of government contracting laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, commercial items contracting requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience identifying, mitigating, and managing business risks and tradeoffs
2+ years of Public Sector and/or Political Law experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting laws, rules, and regulations
Experience in cloud computing technologies
3+ years of relevant legal experience with focus on government contracting and public sector compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Multilingual capabilities are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Advise internal clients on legal and regulatory ethics and compliance issues in the global public sector space
Support development, implementation, and oversight of compliance programs and training for public sector business units worldwide
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting public sector business across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate legal risks and to ensure alignment of compliance efforts
Support public sector compliance messaging and accountability across Amazon
Assist with post-government employment review process, ensuring compliance with regional laws and regulations
Consult on political law and gift compliance
Support organizational conflicts of interest compliance
Manage relationships with outside counsel and seconded counsel on public sector compliance matters

Benefits

Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
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.

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