Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a talented attorney to support AWS product development teams and lead counsel on AWS AI products and services at the intersection of agentic technology and the future of work. You will collaborate with policy, privacy, marketing, and go-to-market teams to craft strategies that balance risk with rapid innovation.

We value curiosity, sound judgment in ambiguity, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable guidance for senior business leaders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-bar admission legal experience.
• Experience in Employment Law and technology companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Advising on employment/labor law, privacy, regulatory matters, IP and go-to-market strategy.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial licensing agreements.
• Providing day-to-day input on business strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor and state bar admission

Job description

ID lavoro: 10498835 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our Amazon Web Services (AWS) product development teams. AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, artificial intelligence and machine learning, agentic AI and more.
We're looking for a products counseling attorney to support AWS's applications, employment, and workforce technology business. In this role, you will work directly with the business team as lead counsel to develop AWS AI products and services at the intersection of emerging agentic technology and the future of work. Your role will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, including public policy, privacy, marketing and go-to-market teams.
You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

Key job responsibilities

• Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies
• Advising on employment and labor law, regulatory and compliance matters, privacy, intellectual property, and go-to-market strategy
• Drafting and negotiating commercial licensing agreements
• Providing day-to-day input on business strategy

A day in the life

In a typical day of a Corporate Counsel in AWS Products Legal, you may conduct meetings with several of your client teams to discuss upcoming product launches, provide advice on draft contracts to a business lead, develop a strategy document for a novel legal issue impacting AWS, and attend a meeting with business leaders to review an important project.

About the team

Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward-
thinking group dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance.

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

• Experience in Employment Law
• Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
• Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Qualifiche Preferenziali

• Experience in Employment Law
• Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
• Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually