Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Global Public Sector

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel to support the public sector sales teams on Federal Government contracts and compliance matters. You will review procurement contracts, advise on licensing terms, and translate complex regulations into practical strategies for government engagements.

You will collaborate with sales and business teams to align legal risk with business goals, interact with government stakeholders, and help ensure compliance in national security

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and bar admission in one state
• Knowledge of government contracting laws including FAR and DFARS
• 2+ years of post-bar admission legal experience

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate government contracts involving Federal Government customers, including technology licensing arrangements
• Advise AWS sales and business teams on Federal Government procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS
• Develop and lead AWS litigation strategy at GAO, COFC, and Boards of Contract Appeals
• Analyze and address contract compliance issues to ensure AWS meets all federal requirements and contractual obligations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop legal strategies that balance business objectives with regulatory requirements

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Join AWS's World Wide Public Sector Legal team and shape the future of cloud technology for Federal Government customers in the National Security arena. You'll negotiate complex government contracts, advise on cutting-edge technology licensing matters, and help solve the unique legal challenges that arise when innovative cloud solutions meet federal procurement requirements.

Key job responsibilities

• Review and negotiate government contracts involving Federal Government customers, including technology licensing arrangements
• Advise AWS sales and business teams on Federal Government procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Develop and lead AWS litigation strategy at Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and Boards of Contract Appeals
• Analyze and address contract compliance issues to ensure AWS meets all federal requirements and contractual obligations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop legal strategies that balance business objectives with regulatory requirements

A day in the life

As an Associate Corporate Counsel supporting our public sector sales teams, you'll work on a diverse range of government contracts and compliance matters. Your day might include reviewing procurement contracts with Federal Government customers, advising sales teams on licensing terms, or researching compliance requirements specific to national security initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with our sales and business teams to understand their needs, then translate those into sound legal strategies. You'll also engage with government stakeholders and navigate contract administration issues when needed. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of law and technology, where your decisions directly impact how AWS serves the public sector.

About the team

We are a dedicated legal team committed to supporting AWS's growth in the Federal Government and National Security sectors. Our mission is to enable our sales and business teams to serve government customers effectively while ensuring compliance with complex federal regulations. We work collaboratively across the organization, building strong relationships with colleagues in sales, business development, and compliance. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our vision of making cloud technology accessible and secure for government agencies. You'll serve customers who are modernizing their operations and solving critical national security challenges, knowing that your legal expertise directly supports their success.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Knowledge of government contracting laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, commercial items contracting requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Preferred for Candidates to have an active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with technology licensing agreements.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually