Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Public Sector

Amazon • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You'll provide strategic legal guidance that shapes how AWS partners with government and education organizations. In this role, you'll navigate complex government contracting regulations, negotiate technology licensing agreements, and ensure compliance across public sector relationships—directly influencing how these important institutions adopt cloud technology.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Public Sector Law
• Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting laws, rules, and regulations

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze government solicitations, proposals, and regulatory requirements to assess legal implications and ensure compliance with applicable laws and procurement regulations
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize technology licensing agreements and contracts with public sector entities, addressing their specific compliance and operational needs
• Provide legal counsel to Sales, business, and executive teams on government contracting regulations, procurement requirements, and compliance obligations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Public Policy, and Security to address strategic legal matters and resolve customer inquiries regarding contract interpretation and regulatory compliance

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: Entry Level