Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. The role focuses on transactional drafting, negotiation of commercial agreements, and ongoing legal counsel to business leaders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years post-bar experience, a JD, and current state bar admission, with the ability to work independently and handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Counsel business leaders on legal matters and risk.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Transactional drafting and negotiation on commercial agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel to Amazon Web Services leadership.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and related matters.
• Assist with marketing-related activities.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

State Bar admission

Job description

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

Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, AI/ML, database services and more.

This 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. The successful candidate will be a fast learner who is detail-oriented and will be able to work independently and comfortably while making decisions in ambiguous situations.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ 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 transactional and technology licensing 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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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
• parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Santa Monica - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10504326