• Corporate Counsel, Global Deal Strategy & Programs

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    We are looking for a talented and experienced commercial lawyer to fill the position of Corporate Counsel to support the Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) Sales and Marketing organization. This Corporate Counsel will be part of the AWS Sales and Marketing legal team and will serve as a trusted advisor to the Global Deal Strategy & Programs (GDSP) organization, a fast-growing business that leads AWS’s most strategic commercial customer engagements across the world.

     

    Key responsibilities in supporting GDSP include negotiating complex cloud services agreements, advising on regulatory and compliance issues and the launches of new products and tools, and innovating to modernize and scale our legal support. This role will also participate in other AWS legal projects, including managing issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and driving simplification efforts.

     

    To be successful in this role, you will need to be inquisitive and scrappy, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and thrive working in a team-oriented environment. You will also need to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations and be adept at driving consensus across stakeholders.

    About the team

    You will be joining a fast-paced, tightly-knit, and diverse legal team that delights in building, innovating and simplifying for its business partners and customers. As part of the team you will participate in team-wide meetings, departmental goals, and collaborative projects. In this role, you will have access and visibility to business leadership.

    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

     

    - Familiar with IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, or cloud services.

     

    - In-house experience at a technology or internet company.

     

    - Excellent organizational and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once and follow through, and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing issues.

     

    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.