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Corporate Counsel, Environment & Sustainable Design

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Corporate Counsel, Environment & Sustainable Design

full-timePosted: Jul 13, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Seattle, Washington, United States

Job Description

Join the legal team working at the intersection of environmental law and the world's fastest-growing AI infrastructure business. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building the cloud computing and AI infrastructure that powers the next generation of technology—and our environmental legal team plays a critical role in shaping how that infrastructure gets designed, permitted, and operated around the globe. We are seeking an experienced environmental attorney to join the AWS Legal Regulatory Risk Management & Compliance team. You will focus on environmental compliance and sustainable design of AWS's global physical infrastructure, advising a rapidly evolving business on how to bring new data centers online responsibly and at pace. Key job responsibilities You will be part of a collaborative, tight-knit team that counsels Amazon's data center business on a range of environmental, regulatory, and infrastructure development matters. Your work will include: - Advising business and engineering teams on environmental requirements for new AI infrastructure, from site selection through construction and operations - Developing and deploying AI-powered tools and technology solutions that enhance environmental compliance mechanisms at scale - Engaging with community stakeholders, regulators, and elected officials regarding potential data center developments and data center regulations - Shaping the environmental performance of AWS's global data center fleet through innovative compliance policies and programs - Monitoring the regulatory landscape, advising the business on upcoming environmental changes, and crafting proactive compliance strategies - Negotiating commercial transactions with environmental vendors and managing outside counsel - Handling legal disputes and regulatory inquiries from national, subnational, and local agencies A day in the life Your day will blend strategic problem-solving with hands-on legal support for one of the most dynamic infrastructure businesses in the world. You might spend the morning advising on the environmental permitting strategy for a new campus, the afternoon collaborating with engineers on an AI tool that streamlines compliance reporting, and close the day preparing for a community engagement session. No two days look the same.

Locations

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

Salary

153,900 - 208,200 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • writtenintermediate
  • environmental complianceintermediate
  • successfully for diverse audiencesintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent (experience)
  • 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities (experience)
  • Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership (experience)
  • Legal experience in environmental compliance and litigation matters (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work (experience)
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (experience)
  • Previous data center compliance experience (experience)
  • Demonstrated experience writing successfully for diverse audiences (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Advising business and engineering teams on environmental requirements for new AI infrastructure, from site selection through construction and operations
  • Developing and deploying AI-powered tools and technology solutions that enhance environmental compliance mechanisms at scale
  • Engaging with community stakeholders, regulators, and elected officials regarding potential data center developments and data center regulations
  • Shaping the environmental performance of AWS's global data center fleet through innovative compliance policies and programs
  • Monitoring the regulatory landscape, advising the business on upcoming environmental changes, and crafting proactive compliance strategies
  • Negotiating commercial transactions with environmental vendors and managing outside counsel
  • Handling legal disputes and regulatory inquiries from national, subnational, and local agencies

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