Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Overview

We're seeking a strategic legal teammate to drive critical infrastructure legal support for Amazon Web Services (AWS), where your expertise will directly impact the future of global cloud technology. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in crafting legal frameworks that enable AWS's rapid expansion and technological innovation across data center construction and infrastructure development.

Key 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, Finance, and Compliance.
• Manage external counsel relationships and optimize contracting workflows.

A Day in the Life

Your day will be dynamic and impactful, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to navigate complex legal landscapes. You'll engage in strategic contract negotiations, develop compliance frameworks, and provide nuanced legal guidance that transforms potential challenges into seamless operational solutions.

About the Team

Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative powerhouse dedicated to enabling technological advancement through strategic legal support. We work closely with infrastructure, procurement, and business teams to create innovative legal solutions that drive AWS's global expansion.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross‑functionally across several teams.
• In‑house experience with a global company.
• Familiarity with services procurement.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $153,900.00 – $208,200.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.