Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal

Amazon Inc.; Omaha (NE); 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 AWS products, advising on AI-assisted coding tools, data governance, IP strategy, and security incident guidance. You will work with internal developer experience teams and security professionals to ensure legal compliance across cloud services.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid problem solving, and effective communication with technical and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-bar admission legal experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the legal and compliance framework for AI-assisted coding tools within AWS developer tools.
• Counsel teams on data governance, IP, and open-source strategy.
• Provide legal guidance on security-related product incidents.
• Collaborate with internal clients across developer experience and security domains.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Ambiguity handling

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

Job ID: 10587568 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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.

The successful candidate must 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: 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

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.

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.

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.

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.