Corporate Counsel, Network Connectivity, AWS Legal Infrastructure

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Corporate Counsel to support AWS's network connectivity initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex legal transactions and provide strategic advice in a dynamic environment. As part of a global team, you will engage in drafting agreements, navigating regulatory landscapes, and enhancing legal processes. The position promises professional growth within a recognized brand, where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about legal challenges in the tech industry, this role is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Career development opportunities

Diverse workforce

Workplace accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience in commercial law.
• Experience in drafting transactional documents and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS’s complex network deployment transactions.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, provide regulatory advice.

Skills

Commercial Law

Transaction Drafting

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Client Interaction

Cloud Computing Knowledge

Telecommunications Knowledge

Education

Licensed to practice law in the UK and/or US

5+ years post-qualification legal experience

Job description

Corporate Counsel, Network Connectivity, AWS Legal Infrastructure

Job ID: 2861505 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial lawyer based in London to fill the position of Corporate Counsel – Network Connectivity, supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and more.
This attorney will be the lead attorney supporting the deployment of AWS's network infrastructure in EMEA, working as part of a global team.

Key job responsibilities
This attorney will be responsible for managing AWS’s most complex subsea and terrestrial network deployment transactions, supporting strategy development, drafting and negotiating agreements, and providing regulatory and compliance advice to business partners. In addition, this attorney will develop and implement process improvements to scale legal support with the business. This attorney will also advise on legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes.
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about infrastructure projects, demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations and has a desire to be challenged. Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands. Competitive salary includes equity.
Some domestic and international travel may be required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Licensed to practice law in the UK and/or US with qualification in good standing
- Significant post-qualification legal experience with a minimum of 5+ years post admission (with several years at a leading law firm or in-house experience)
- Significant experience drafting transactional documents

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- High degree of independence, initiative, decisiveness and creative thinking
- Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills
- Familiar with cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and telecommunications
- Regulatory experience in telecommunications

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Posted: December 18, 2024 (Updated 8 days ago)