Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Infrastructure Legal

Amazon•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud provider, trusted by millions of technology customers around the world - including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies. We are looking for a talented attorney to join the AWS Legal team supporting infrastructure technology (development, supply chain, security and procurement) that all AWS cloud services and customers rely upon. You will work directly with business teams to develop and launch new hardware, manage its global supply chain, and resolve security, compliance, and other risk issues related to AWS infrastructure. You will also help identify, counsel on, and mitigate a wide array of commercial, operational, regulatory, and compliance issues. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, loves a challenge, demonstrates sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and effectively collaborates with peers, clients, and stakeholders. This position will be based in Seattle, WA. We raise the bar for innovation, resiliency, and security of AWS infrastructure technology by providing best-in-class legal service. We are business owners who bring a legal perspective, instead of solely providing legal advice. We drive delivery of the best outcomes for AWS customers by anticipating risk and balancing mitigation with the need for speed and innovation. Where possible, we solve for risk and speed simultaneously through creative thinking and durable mechanisms. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Requirements

2+ 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
Knowledge of IT/technology transactions or equivalent
Experience working cross-functionally and driving decision making among stakeholders with competing goals
Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Enthusiasm for technology

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specific legal AI tools (like CoCounsel, Spellbook, or Harvey AI) and their benefits

Responsibilities

Structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial and technology-related agreements, including development, supply, manufacturing services, software licensing, services, and other bespoke agreements.
Supporting and directly advising business partners on legal, commercial, operational, regulatory, and other risks.
Developing, advising on, and implementing vendor engagement, contractual, and negotiation strategies.
Collaborating cross-functionally to identify and resolve commercial, operational, compliance, regulatory, security, safety, legal, and customer/vendor issues.

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