Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Sales and Marketing

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial attorney 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 Associate Corporate Counsel will primarily support AWS's sales and marketing legal team, negotiating strategic, enterprise and technology licensing agreements and assisting with marketing initiatives and global expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on strategic technology service and licensing agreements with enterprise customers and partners and provide legal support for local and regional marketing initiatives. Typical transactions will range from standard contracts to complex, high-dollar-value strategic alliance agreements. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

• Key job responsibilities
• - Drafting and negotiating customer agreements, and agreements with Professional Services Partners that may provide expertise on customer engagements.
• - Engaging with business partners on legal positions and risks.

• A day in the life
• In a typical day of an Associate Corporate Counsel in AWS Sales & Marketing Legal, you may conduct meetings with several of your client teams to discuss upcoming engagements, provide advice on legal, regulatory and risk positions, draft and negotiate contracts, and attend a meeting with business leaders to review an important project.

• About the team
• Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward- thinking group dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance.

Basic qualifications

• - 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• - Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
• - Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review experience

Preferred qualifications

• - Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
• - Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• - Knowledge of government contracting laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, commercial items contracting requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
• - Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
• - Experience in Public Sector Law

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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

• USA, NY, New York - 144,700.00 - 195,700.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually