Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support AWS Legal. The role involves transactional drafting and negotiation on commercial agreements, ongoing legal counsel to business leaders, and guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, including marketing-related activities.

The candidate should have a JD and be admitted to at least one state bar, with 2+ years of post-bar experience. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transactional and commercial agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel to business leaders.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Assist with marketing-related activities.

Skills

Post-bar experience

Legal negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

2+ years of post bar admission legal experience, Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented attorney to fill the position of Associate Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have transactional drafting and negotiation responsibilities on commercial agreements, will provide ongoing legal counsel to business leaders, will advise on regulatory and compliance issues, and will assist with marketing-related activities.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.