Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon • Seattle, WA

3d

About The Position

We're seeking a dynamic legal teammate to be a strategic partner in helping to
shape the future of cloud computing. As an Associate Corporate Counsel, you'll
play a critical role in supporting AWS's groundbreaking technology and global
business initiatives. Join us in reimagining the future of cloud computing,
where legal expertise meets technological innovation.

Your day will be a blend of strategic legal counseling and collaborative
problem-solving. You'll engage with sales, marketing, product, policy, security,
and operations teams, crafting agreements that help drive AWS's innovative cloud
and AI technologies forward in support of our customers. From negotiating
enterprise contracts to providing legal guidance to business leaders, you'll be
at the heart of AWS's transformative work.

Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward-thinking group dedicated to
enabling technological innovation in support of AWS customers. We work closely
with business leaders to understand their goals and provide strategic legal
support that helps accelerate AWS's mission to empower businesses through
cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
• Experience working cross functionally across several teams
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience using analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of technical problems
• Must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review complex enterprise and technology licensing agreements across diverse business contexts
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on policy, regulatory, and compliance matters related to cloud computing and technology services
• Support product development and operations teams with strategic legal insights on intellectual property, privacy, and marketing initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate business development and strategic programmatic launches
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure legal alignment with business objectives

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree