Associate Corporate Counsel, Environment Compliance & Sustainable Design

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented environmental attorney to join their dynamic team in Seattle. In this role, you will provide critical legal guidance on environmental compliance and sustainable design for a leading cloud computing service. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and develop innovative solutions that support global sustainability initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, while also providing the chance to make a significant impact in a pioneering industry. If you are passionate about environmental law and eager to tackle challenging legal issues, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience with a focus on environmental compliance.
• Membership in one state bar or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice on compliance issues and monitor regulatory changes.
• Develop compliance policies and programs while working cross-functionally.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Legal Research

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Associate Corporate Counsel, Environment Compliance & Sustainable Design

We are seeking a talented and motivated environmental attorney to be based in Seattle to support Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS provides cloud computing services and IT infrastructure to public and private clients around the globe, including on-demand compute capacity, data storage, content delivery, browsers, and more. The successful candidate will join the AWS Legal Regulatory Risk Management & Compliance team focusing on environmental compliance and sustainable design of AWS’s global physical infrastructure.

You will be part of a team that counsels Amazon’s data center business and compliance teams on a range of environmental, regulatory, and infrastructure development matters. This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team that is leading exciting and pioneering global initiatives as part of a business that is making history. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, pragmatic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

Key job responsibilities

1. Providing day-to-day advice on compliance issues
2. Monitoring and advising the business of upcoming environmental regulatory changes
3. Developing and improving compliance policies and programs
4. Working cross-functionally with other data center teams to develop new infrastructure
5. Negotiating commercial transactions with environmental vendors
6. Handling legal disputes and inquiries from regulators
7. Enabling AWS’s global circular economy objectives and evolving global requirements, particularly electronic equipment reuse, repair, and sustainable decommissioning of our sensitive data center devices

Minimum Requirements

1. 2+ years of legal experience
2. Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
3. Legal experience in environmental compliance matters
4. Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
5. Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
6. Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
7. Previous data center compliance experience
8. High degree of independence, initiative, decisiveness and creative thinking, as well as a desire to be challenged
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a partner to business stakeholders

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit here for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.