Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Legal team is looking for a talented attorney to support AWS, Amazon's dynamic and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry. This Associate Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and will support AWS's specialist sales, business development, and partner network teams. The successful candidate will be able to counsel business partners on a variety of complex legal issues; structure, draft, and negotiate agreements and program documents; and drive process-oriented improvements. Key job responsibilities Support AWS's specialist sales, business development, and partner network teams with strategic legal insights on various sales and business development initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally to launch and support sales programs and initiatives Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure legal alignment with business objectives Negotiate and draft complex enterprise and technology agreements across diverse business contexts Provide comprehensive legal counsel on policy, regulatory, and compliance matters related to cloud computing and technology services A day in the life Your day will be a blend of strategic counseling on legal issues and collaborative problem-solving to unlock business opportunities. You'll engage with AWS's specialist sales, business development, partner network, product, policy, security, and operations teams. You'll craft agreements and programs that drive AWS's innovative cloud and AI technologies forward in support of our customers. From negotiating strategic contracts to providing legal guidance to business leaders, you'll be at the heart of AWS's transformative work to empower customers through cutting-edge cloud solutions. About the team You will be joining a fast-paced, tightly knit, and diverse legal team that delights in building, innovating, and simplifying for its business partners and customers. As part of the team, you will participate in team-wide meetings, departmental goals, and collaborative projects. In this role, you will have access and visibility to both legal and business leadership. Basic Qualifications: 2+ years of legal experience Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities Experience working cross functionally across several teams Preferred Qualifications: Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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. Learn more about our benefits at . USA, WA, Seattle - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually #J-18808-Ljbffr