Senior Contracts Manager, AWS Products, Legal

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support its product development functions. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and requires 7+ years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate has a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while working independently. Knowledge of AI tools for legal processes is a preferred advantage. At AWS, you will work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating legal terms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of complex legal concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support Amazon Web Services' product development functions.
• Draft and negotiate terms in standard commercial contracts.
• Work independently and communicate effectively with business owners.

Skills

Legal terms drafting

Contract negotiation

AI for legal research

Project management

Complex legal concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CoCounsel

Spellbook

Harvey AI

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager, AWS Products, Legal

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Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented Senior Contracts Manager to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, browsers and more. This Senior Contracts Manager will primarily support AWS's product development functions. You must be able to work independently and have excellent communication skills as this position involves direct contact with principal business owners. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard, being continually challenged, working in a team-oriented environment, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in drafting and negotiating the legal terms in a broad range of standard commercial contracts
• Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review
• Can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning
• 7+ years of drafting and negotiating the legal terms in a broad range of standard commercial contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of specific legal AI tools (like CoCounsel, Spellbook, or Harvey AI) and their benefits
• Experience in drafting and negotiating the legal terms inbound technology licensing and procurement contracts or a broad range of standard commercial contracts

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.