Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon.com Inc

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Computer Services, Construction, Construction Contracts, Consulting, Content Delivery/Distribution, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Financial Compliance, High Tech Industry, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Problem Solving Skills, Public Finance, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Training Program, Vendor/Supplier Management, Web Browsers
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented Associate Corporate Counsel attorney to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) with our growing data center construction needs.

AWS 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 attorney will support the AWS Infrastructure teams responsible for the design and construction of AWS data centers and related infrastructure across AMER by drafting and negotiating construction and consultant contracts; developing and implementing compliance and training programs; and creating efficient contracting workflows. The role includes working directly with business and partner teams to provide day-to-day advice, resolve vendor management issues, and handle pre-litigation disputes. In this role, you will also interact with our Procurement, Public Policy, Public Relations, Finance, Compliance and Tax teams as well as manage outside counsel. Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world"s most recognized and dynamic brands.

Key job responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate sophisticated construction and consultant contracts for AWS infrastructure projects
  • Develop comprehensive compliance and training programs that align legal requirements with business objectives
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to infrastructure teams, resolving vendor management challenges and pre-litigation disputes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Public Policy, Public Relations, Finance, Compliance and Tax teams
  • Manage external counsel relationships and optimize contracting workflows
  • Occasional travel throughout AMER and globally

A day in the life

Your day will be dynamic and impactful, collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal landscapes. You"ll engage in strategic contract negotiations, develop compliance frameworks, and provide nuanced legal guidance that transforms potential challenges into seamless operational solutions.

About the team

Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative powerhouse dedicated to enabling technological advancement through strategic legal support. We work closely with infrastructure, procurement, and business teams to create innovative legal solutions that drive AWS"s global expansion.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles