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Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

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Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

full-timePosted: Jun 22, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Seattle, Washington, United States

Job Description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to provide products counseling support to the Agentic AI organization within Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS offers a wide range of IT products and services for cloud customers, including on-demand compute, storage, database, AI, and other technology products. In this role, you will work closely with internal business clients to advise on complex legal issues, support new product launches and strategic initiatives, and provide subject matter expertise on regulatory and compliance issues. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. Key job responsibilities - Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies - Advising on regulatory issues (including privacy-related issues) - Overseeing compliance, negotiating strategic technology agreements, and providing input on business strategy - Developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways - Helping build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly A day in the life In a typical day, you may meet with several of your client teams to discuss upcoming product launches, provide advice to a business client on a contract, develop a strategy document for a novel legal issue, and join 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.

Locations

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

Salary

153,900 - 208,200 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • transactionalintermediate
  • web services/cloud computingintermediate
  • fast-pacedintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent (experience)
  • 5+ years of legal experience (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work (experience)
  • Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent (experience)
  • Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company (experience)
  • Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies
  • Advising on regulatory issues (including privacy-related issues)
  • Overseeing compliance, negotiating strategic technology agreements, and providing input on business strategy
  • Developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways
  • Helping build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly

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