Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon • Seattle, WA

1d • $153,900 - $208,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to provide products counseling support to the Agentic AI organization within Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS offers a wide range of IT products and services for cloud customers, including on-demand compute, storage, database, AI, and other technology products. In this role, you will work closely with internal business clients to advise on complex legal issues, support new product launches and strategic initiatives, and provide subject matter expertise on regulatory and compliance issues. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• 5+ years of legal experience
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing 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
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies
• Advising on regulatory issues (including privacy-related issues)
• Overseeing compliance, negotiating strategic technology agreements, and providing input on business strategy
• Developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways
• Helping build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly

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

What This Job Offers

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