Senior Construction Counsel, Data Center Infra

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel construction attorney to support AWS data center construction needs and related infrastructure across AMER. You will draft and negotiate construction contracts, develop compliance and training programs, and provide strategic legal guidance to infrastructure teams while coordinating with Procurement, Public Policy, and Finance.

The role involves managing outside counsel, advising on vendor management, and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and bar admission in good standing with one state bar or equivalent.
• 10+ years of post-bar legal experience.
• Experience in Construction Law.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous or undefined challenges with strong problem solving.
• Experience influencing senior level stakeholders and communicating with technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Experience with engineering, construction, and infrastructure contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate sophisticated construction and consultant contracts for AWS infrastructure projects.
• Develop comprehensive compliance and training programs aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to infrastructure teams, resolving vendor management challenges and pre-litigation disputes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Public Policy, Public Relations, Finance, Compliance and Tax.
• Manage external counsel relationships and optimize contracting workflows.
• Occasional travel throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Drafting

Vendor/Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Strategic Advisory

Leadership Communication

Data Center Construction Experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar Admission

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel construction attorney to support AWS data center construction needs and related infrastructure across AMER. You will draft and negotiate construction contracts, develop compliance and training programs, and provide strategic legal guidance to infrastructure teams while coordinating with Procurement, Public Policy, and Finance.

The role involves managing outside counsel, advising on vendor management, and traveling as needed.