Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal in Sydney, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Provide legal counsel, negotiate contracts, and manage compliance for AWS infrastructure and cloud services in Australia.

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Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support the transformation of Australia’s technology landscape through a strategic cloud initiative.

Key job responsibilities
This Associate Corporate Counsel will support various AWS teams across infrastructure, product and security. The role involves working with customers, business and other stakeholder teams to provide day-to-day counselling, contribute to projects, negotiate contracts, and devise strategy to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure and cloud services. You will also support security governance and assurance, compliance and risk management functions. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Basic qualifications

- Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government security clearance, with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. For more information visit www.agsva.gov.au.
- Law degree (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent)
- Admitted to practice law in Australia or another common law jurisdiction
- 2+ years of post-admission legal experience gathered in-house or in private practice

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in the legal and commercial environment of cloud computing, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications or equivalent industries
- Familiarity with Australian government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g., PSPF, ISM, DSPF).
- Experience with public sector procurement and/or engagement with government, policy-makers and regulators

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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.

How we rate this

Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in AU, NSW, Sydney.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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