Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support the transformation of Australia’s technology landscape through a strategic cloud initiative. You will counsel AWS teams across infrastructure, product and security, negotiate contracts, and help shape strategy to accelerate digital infrastructure and cloud services.

The role requires curiosity, a strong judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.

Qualificações

• Australian citizen or eligible for government security clearance.
• Law degree (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent) and admitted to practice in Australia or another common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2+ years of post-admission legal experience, in-house or private practice.

Responsabilidades

• Support AWS teams across infrastructure, product and security with day-to-day legal counselling.
• Negotiate contracts and contribute to project strategies for digital infrastructure and cloud services.
• Support security governance, compliance and risk management functions.
• Develop risk-aware processes that enable business agility and speed.

Conhecimentos

Legal counselling

Contract negotiation

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Formação académica

Law degree (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent)

Admitted to practice law in Australia or another common law jurisdiction

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support the transformation of Australia’s technology landscape through a strategic cloud initiative.

Key job responsibilities

This Associate Corporate Counsel will support various AWS teams across infrastructure, product and security. The role involves working with customers, business and other stakeholder teams to provide day-to‑day counselling, contribute to projects, negotiate contracts, and devise strategy to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure and cloud services. You will also support security governance and assurance, compliance and risk management functions. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business‑centric ways and build processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government security clearance, with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. For more information visit www.agsva.gov.au.
• Law degree (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent)
• Admitted to practice law in Australia or another common law jurisdiction
• 2+ years of post-admission legal experience gathered in-house or in private practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the legal and commercial environment of cloud computing, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications or equivalent industries
• Familiarity with Australian government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g., PSPF, ISM, DSPF).
• Experience with public sector procurement and/or engagement with government, policy-makers and regulators

Acknowledgement Of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE Statement

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.

Company - Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd

Job ID: A10571080