• Corporate Counsel, AWS Products

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to help support Amazon’s Engine organization, including Enterprise Engineering and the Tech Sourcing & Infrastructure team. This position is on the Products Legal team within Amazon Web Services.

     

    In this role, you'll support strategic enterprise-wide technology deals for tools and services used by global Amazonians, including emerging technologies like AI tools. You will also serve as the primary attorney for several Amazon internal services and work with internal business clients on challenging legal issues related to the development and deployment of these services, such as data rights, privacy, security and more.

     

    You must have excellent communication skills as this position involves direct contact with principal business owners. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly.

     

    The successful candidate will 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.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements (including hosted services agreements, software licensing agreements, services agreements, and other commercial contracts);

     

    - Partnering with the business to develop and launch products and services Amazon employees use and depend on; and

     

    - Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies, and overseeing privacy, regulatory and contractual compliance.

    About the team

    Our Enterprise Tech Sourcing Legal team is a large legal team within AWS Products Legal, and we support business teams within Amazon and AWS for technology transactions and product developments and launches. We work hard but like to have fun!

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of legal experience

     

    - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

     

    - Experience working cross functionally across several teams

     

    - Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication

     

    - Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

     

    - Experience with IP licensing or technology transactions, experience in product counseling related to data privacy, cloud computing, or enterprise software systems.

     

    - Sound and practical business judgment.

     

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

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 (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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

     

    USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

     

    USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually