Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a legal expert to focus on global trade matters. You will provide legal counsel on customs, tariffs, and export controls while developing compliance solutions in a fast-paced environment. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulations, supporting AWS’s innovative technologies.

With a license to practice law and over 5 years of experience, you will be pivotal in shaping AWS’s global business strategy. This position is part of a dedicated legal team working at the intersection of law and technology.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a license to practice in Europe, US, or other common law jurisdiction.
• 5+ years post-qualification legal experience in trade and regulatory matters.
• Ability to communicate complex legal information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on customs and export controls.
• Develop solutions for international trade compliance.
• Research and analyze regulatory landscapes.

Skills

Legal counsel on international trade laws

Regulatory analysis

Communication skills

Research skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

License to practice law

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years experience

Job description

Role Overview

Come make history and join Amazon’s Legal Department by supporting global trade matters, spanning customs and import compliance, tariffs, export controls, and sanctions, in service of our global business. This role will lead all Europe, Middle East and Africa global trade matters and will collaborate with business and legal teams across AWS and Amazon to develop innovative legal and business solutions. In this role, you’ll navigate complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes, deliver trade legal counsel on emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, and directly influence AWS’s global strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on import, customs, export controls, sanctions, and other international trade laws applicable to emerging technologies.
• Develop innovative international trade compliance solutions.
• Research and analyze evolving regulatory landscapes, communicating complex legal implications to business stakeholders.
• Support regulatory engagements and provide strategic input on legal and business decisions.
• Manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously with precision and creativity.

A Day in the Life

Your day will be dynamic and impactful, involving direct collaboration with global business teams, researching emerging regulatory trends, and developing creative compliance and business‑impacting strategies. You’ll engage with cross‑functional teams, translating complex legal frameworks into actionable business guidance, and play a critical role in supporting AWS’s emerging technological advancements.

About the Team

Our Trade and Logistics Legal team is a close, collaborative group dedicated to pioneering legal solutions across AWS’s global business. We work at the intersection of technology, law, and global strategy, supporting AWS’s mission to transform how businesses leverage cloud technologies worldwide. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us navigate the intricate regulatory environments of emerging technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• License to practice law in Europe, US or other common law jurisdiction.
• Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent.
• Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation.
• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post‑qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of international trade laws, including import, customs, export controls or sanctions.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills with ability to summarize regulatory impacts.
• Ability to provide practical legal guidance in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a mix of corporate law firm and in‑house work.
• Experience with technology sector.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Company: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Job ID: A10455476