• Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal - ETSL

    Amazon (Arlington, VA)


    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 cutting edge 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.

    Key job responsibilities

    Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements (including hosted services agreements, software licensing agreements, services agreements, and other commercial contracts), as well as partnering with the business to develop and launch products and services Amazon employees use and depend on. Other responsibilities include identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies, and overseeing privacy, regulatory and contractual compliance. 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.

    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

     

    - Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications

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

     

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

     

    - A combination of law firm and in-house experience.

     

    - Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

     

    - Strong written and verbal communication skills.

     

    - Sound and practical business judgment.

     

    - Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.

     

    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.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.