Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal SMGS

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is seeking a talented public procurement lawyer to support Federal Government customers. This role involves negotiating and drafting contracts, advising on procurement matters, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of legal experience and knowledge of Canadian Federal Government procurement regulations. Competitive compensation includes equity options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• Experience with Canadian Federal Government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft procurement contracts.
• Advise on compliance matters.
• Assist with contract compliance issues.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Contract compliance

Understanding of Federal Government procurement

Technology licensing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses, from startups to enterprises, run their operations and applications on AWS’s multi-tenant infrastructure. Organizations also look to and depend on AWS for cloud solutions and services.

AWS is looking for a talented public procurement lawyer to join the AWS Worldwide Public Sector Legal team supporting Canada public sector customers.

This Corporate Counsel will support AWS's public sector sales teams by negotiating, drafting, and advising on a wide range of procurement, technology licensing, and compliance matters involving Federal Government customers. The ideal candidate will have experience with Federal Government procurement authorities and be familiar with government contracts dispute resolution processes. This position will also assist with contract compliance issues.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation will be based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

• Experience in reviewing, negotiating, and advising on Canadian Federal Government contracts and procurement rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal terms of a broad range of enterprise technology commercial contracts.

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