Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 138,500 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits

Equity and sign-on payments

Flexible workplace accommodations

Job summary

A leading tech company in Seattle is seeking a talented products counseling attorney to support AWS product development. This role involves advising on regulatory matters, drafting licensing agreements, and developing strategies to handle legal risks effectively. Candidates should have over 5 years of legal experience and a Juris Doctor. This position offers competitive compensation based on market location, with a range from $138,500 to $229,000 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology.
• Experience in corporate law firm and in-house work is preferred.
• Experience in transactional and technology licensing.

Responsibilities

• Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Advising on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial licensing agreements.
• Providing day-to-day input on business strategy.

Skills

5+ years of legal experience

Strong judgment in ambiguous situations

Education

Juris Doctor

Membership in one state bar or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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, and more.

We're looking for a products counseling attorney to support some of AWS’s most innovative services. In this role, you will work directly with the business team as lead counsel to develop AWS products and services including for AI model development, managed quantum computing, serverless and containerized computing, and commercial business software. Your role will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, including privacy, public relations, and public policy 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.

Responsibilities

• Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Advising on 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.