Legal Counsel, AWS Infrastructure Legal (Construction and Engineering)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join their AWS Infrastructure Legal team. This role involves providing expert legal advice on construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance, and supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and over six years of experience in legal practice, particularly in engineering and infrastructure. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to significant projects globally. If you are passionate about legal excellence and thrive in a diverse environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal practice with a focus on engineering and construction contracts.
• In-house experience with a global company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on AWS infrastructure projects.
• Negotiate and draft engineering and construction contracts.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to occasionally travel globally

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international equivalent

Job description

Legal Counsel, AWS Infrastructure Legal (Construction and Engineering)

Job ID: 2960573 | Amazon Business EU Sarl, UK Branch

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) or the international equivalent
2. 6+ years of legal practice
3. Experience with engineering, construction or infrastructure contracts
4. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
5. Ability to occasionally travel globally as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. In-house experience with a global company
2. Familiarity with services procurement, construction, engineering, or infrastructure contracts
3. Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

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