• Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Global Trade

    Amazon (Arlington, VA)


    Description

    Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with Amazon’s legal department.

     

    We are seeking an attorney to join our export and strategic controls team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role will provide counsel on export laws and regulations and technology such as AI, quantum, and semiconductors; support regulatory engagements; collaborate globally to develop innovative international trade compliance solutions; and research and stay up to date on forthcoming regulations and enforcement trends. The role involves working directly with business units and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will provide strategic input on legal and business decisions, navigate complex regulatory environments, and employ creative approaches to problem solving. This position plays a crucial role in supporting AWS globally and requires a talented and motivated individual capable of managing a broad range of matters, in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

     

    This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team that is leading exciting global initiatives as part of a business that is making history. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 2+ 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 in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent

     

    - Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

     

    - Knowledge of export control/strategic control laws

     

    - Ability to research, analyze and summarize existing and forthcoming regulations while succinctly communicating business impact

     

    - Ability to work independently, decisively, and creatively

     

    - Strong written and oral communication skills

     

    - Ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment, even in ambiguous situations

     

    - Excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to be challenged, and the ability to be a partner to business stakeholders

     

    - Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity

     

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

     

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