Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon • Seattle, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a talented Corporate Counsel attorney to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) with our growing data center construction needs. AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, browsers and more. This attorney will support the AWS Infrastructure teams responsible for the design and construction of AWS data centers and related infrastructure across AMER by drafting and negotiating construction and consultant contracts; developing and implementing compliance and training programs; and creating efficient contracting workflows. The role includes working directly with business and partner teams to provide day-to-day advice, resolve vendor management issues, and handle pre-litigation disputes. In this role, you will also interact with our Procurement, Public Policy, Public Relations, Finance, Compliance and Tax teams as well as manage outside counsel. Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
• Experience with engineering, construction, or infrastructure contracts

Nice To Haves

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience working cross functionally across several teams
• In-house experience with a global company
• Familiarity with services procurement

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate sophisticated construction and consultant contracts for AWS infrastructure projects
• Develop comprehensive compliance and training programs that align legal requirements with business objectives
• Provide strategic legal counsel to infrastructure teams, resolving vendor management challenges and pre-litigation disputes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Public Policy, Public Relations, Finance, Compliance and Tax teams
• Manage external counsel relationships and optimize contracting workflows
• Occasional travel throughout AMER and globally

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