Legal Counsel, AWS Infrastructure Legal (Construction and Engineering)

Amazon Business EU Sarl, UK Branch; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud services is seeking a Legal Counsel for its AWS Infrastructure team in London. The role encompasses drafting and negotiating contracts for data center construction, while collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor and significant legal experience, especially in construction or infrastructure contracts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal practice required.
• Experience with engineering, construction or infrastructure contracts necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction and consultant contracts.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and handle disputes.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international equivalent

Job description

Legal Counsel, AWS Infrastructure Legal (Construction and Engineering), London

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented Corporate Counsel attorney based in London to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS specializes in cloud computing and provides IT infrastructure services including compute capacity, storage, content delivery, databases, AI, machine learning, and more.

The attorney will support the AWS Infrastructure teams responsible for designing and constructing AWS data centers and related infrastructure across EMEA. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating construction and consultant contracts, developing compliance and training programs, and streamlining contracting workflows. The role involves collaborating with business and partner teams for day-to-day legal advice, managing vendor issues, and handling pre-litigation disputes. Interaction with Procurement, Public Policy, PR, Finance, Compliance, and Tax teams, as well as managing outside counsel, are also part of the role.

Amazon offers attorneys opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, global brand.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent
• 6+ years of legal practice
• Experience with engineering, construction, or infrastructure contracts
• Exceptional communication skills
• Willingness to travel globally as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience with a global company
• Familiarity with procurement, construction, engineering, or infrastructure contracts
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams