Corporate Counsel, AWS Sales and Marketing

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); 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’s Legal Department seeks a Corporate Counsel to support AWS sales, marketing and business development by negotiating strategic enterprise agreements and advising on complex procurement matters. You will guide senior executives on contract interpretation and ensure compliance across government and enterprise engagements.

As part of a collaborative legal team, you’ll handle pre-litigation disputes, participate in cross-functional projects, and help shape AI and cloud initiatives across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize strategic enterprise agreements and contracts with enterprise clients, government entities, and partners, ranging from standard transactions to complex, high-value deals
• Provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to senior executives and business team members across Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions
• Support public sector business initiatives by advising on government procurement processes, Requests for Proposal, and compliance considerations
• Administer and resolve legal issues arising within existing commercial relationships, including pre-litigation disputes and inquiries
• Participate in broader Amazon legal projects as assigned, collaborating with other legal teams and business units

Skills

Legal experience

AI ethics knowledge

Public sector law

Transactional licensing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Join Amazon's Legal Department as a Corporate Counsel supporting Amazon Web Services

where you'll negotiate strategic enterprise agreements and provide legal guidance that directly enables cloud computing innovation across the Americas. You'll work at the intersection of law and technology, helping shape how organizations adopt AI and cloud infrastructure while building trusted partnerships with enterprise clients and government entities.

Key job responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize strategic enterprise agreements and contracts with enterprise clients, government entities, and partners, ranging from standard transactions to complex, high-value deals
• Provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to senior executives and business team members across Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions
• Support public sector business initiatives by advising on government procurement processes, Requests for Proposal, and compliance considerations
• Administer and resolve legal issues arising within existing commercial relationships, including pre-litigation disputes and inquiries
• Participate in broader Amazon legal projects as assigned, collaborating with other legal teams and business units

A day in the life

As a Corporate Counsel supporting AWS Sales, Marketing, and Business Development, your focus centers on enabling strategic partnerships through thoughtful legal guidance. You might start your day meeting with client teams to discuss upcoming public sector engagements, then shift to reviewing Requests for Proposal materials and advising on procurement considerations. You'll draft and negotiate contracts ranging from standard agreements to complex, high-value deals, then join business leaders to discuss an important initiative. Throughout your day, you'll interpret contracts for senior executives, provide counsel on legal matters within existing commercial relationships, and help resolve pre-litigation disputes. Your work spans the Americas and may occasionally extend to other regions, connecting you with diverse teams and business challenges.

About the team

We are a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. Our work extends beyond traditional legal practice—we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing by transforming complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to partner effectively with business teams. You'll work alongside colleagues who are committed to supporting AWS's mission of providing on-demand compute capacity, storage, connectivity, content delivery, database services, and more to organizations worldwide. As part of our team, you'll contribute to building trusted relationships with enterprise clients and government entities, helping them navigate their cloud adoption journeys.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent
• 5+ years of Public Sector Law experience
• 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.

Salary and 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.

• 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.

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

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