Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal

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

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented attorney to provide products counseling support within Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will advise on the legal and compliance framework for AI-assisted coding tools, counsel teams on data governance, advise on IP and open-source strategy, and provide legal guidance on security-related product incidents.

This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation, software development tooling, and cloud security products, collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-bar legal experience.
• Juris Doctor with state bar admission.
• Strong communication across technical and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and compliance guidance for AI-assisted coding tools.
• Counsel on data governance and security incidents.
• Advise on IP and open-source strategy.
• Support AWS developer tools and internal developer experience teams.
• Review contracts and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Adaptability

Education

J.D. & Bar

Tools

Legal research databases

Contract management software

Job description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to provide products counseling support within Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS offers a wide range of IT products and services for cloud customers, including on-demand compute, storage, database, messaging, and other software-as-service products.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will serve as an attorney supporting Amazon’s internal developer experience organization and the AWS developer tools organization. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation, software development tooling, and cloud security products. You will advise on the legal and compliance framework for AI-assisted coding tools, counsel teams on data governance, advise on IP and open-source strategy, and provide legal guidance on security-related product incidents.

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 developer offerings, 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 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Intellectual Property (IP) Law
• Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent

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, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.