Associate Counsel, Cloud & Infra Security - Australia

Amazon Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support a strategic cloud initiative and transform Australia’s technology landscape. You will counsel AWS teams on infrastructure, product and security, negotiate contracts, and shape strategies to accelerate digital infrastructure and cloud services.

The role requires a proactive, tech‑savvy legal professional with 2+ years post‑admission experience, admitted to practice in Australia or a common law jurisdiction,

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and eligible for Australian Government security clearance
• 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 (in-house or private practice)

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to AWS teams across infrastructure, product and security
• Review and negotiate contracts and contribute to project strategy
• Develop risk-based processes balancing business flexibility and speed
• Support security governance, assurance, compliance and risk management functions
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

Skills

Counseling

Contract negotiation

Legal research

In-house experience

Education

LL.B./J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support a strategic cloud initiative and transform Australia’s technology landscape. You will counsel AWS teams on infrastructure, product and security, negotiate contracts, and shape strategies to accelerate digital infrastructure and cloud services.

The role requires a proactive, tech‑savvy legal professional with 2+ years post‑admission experience, admitted to practice in Australia or a common law jurisdiction,