Environmental Counsel for AI Infra & Data Centers

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 153,900 - 208,200; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join the Legal Regulatory Risk Management & Compliance team. You will advise on environmental compliance and sustainable design of AWS’s global physical infrastructure, helping bring new data centers online responsibly and at pace.

The role requires a JD and 5+ years of post-bar experience, with ability to communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to at least one state bar.
• 5+ years of post-bar legal experience.
• Experience handling ambiguous challenges with strong problem solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Experience in environmental compliance and litigation matters.
• Experience in both corporate law firm and in-house environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects across fast-paced teams.
• Experience with data center compliance.
• Proven ability to write for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advising business and engineering teams on environmental requirements for new AI infrastructure, from site selection through construction and operations
• Developing and deploying AI-powered tools and technology solutions that enhance environmental compliance mechanisms at scale
• Engaging with community stakeholders, regulators, and elected officials regarding potential data center developments and data center regulations
• Shaping the environmental performance of AWS’s global data center fleet through innovative compliance policies and programs
• Monitoring the regulatory landscape, advising the business on upcoming environmental changes, and crafting proactive compliance strategies
• Negotiating commercial transactions with environmental vendors and managing outside counsel
• Handling legal disputes and regulatory inquiries from national, subnational, and local agencies

Skills

Problem solving

Technical communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Legal drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join the Legal Regulatory Risk Management & Compliance team. You will advise on environmental compliance and sustainable design of AWS’s global physical infrastructure, helping bring new data centers online responsibly and at pace.

The role requires a JD and 5+ years of post-bar experience, with ability to communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.