AmazonCorporate Counsel, AWS Legal
Amazon is hiring a Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal in Seattle, United States. It pays $154k-$208k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- The posting mentions AWS, legal counsel and product counsel among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Serve as lead legal counsel for AWS Applied AI Solutions to support product development and strategic agreements.
We're looking for a products counseling attorney to support AWS's Applied AI Solutions business. In this role, you will work directly with business teams as lead counsel to develop AWS AI products and services. Your role will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, including public policy, privacy, marketing and go-to-market teams.
You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will 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; and
- Helping build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly.
A day in the life
In a typical day of a Corporate Counsel in AWS Products Legal, you may conduct meetings with several of your client teams to discuss upcoming product launches, provide advice on draft contracts to a business lead, develop a strategy document for a novel legal issue impacting AWS, 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
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal at Amazon rates 60 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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