Corporate Counsel, AWS Sales and Marketing
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Provides legal guidance and negotiates enterprise agreements supporting AWS cloud infrastructure and AI initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize strategic enterprise agreements and contracts with enterprise clients, government entities, and partners, ranging from standard transactions to complex, high-value deals
- Provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to senior executives and business team members across Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions
- Support public sector business initiatives by advising on government procurement processes, Requests for Proposal, and compliance considerations
- Administer and resolve legal issues arising within existing commercial relationships, including pre-litigation disputes and inquiries
- Participate in broader Amazon legal projects as assigned, collaborating with other legal teams and business units
A day in the life
As a Corporate Counsel supporting AWS Sales, Marketing, and Business Development, your focus centers on enabling strategic partnerships through thoughtful legal guidance. You might start your day meeting with client teams to discuss upcoming public sector engagements, then shift to reviewing Requests for Proposal materials and advising on procurement considerations. You'll draft and negotiate contracts ranging from standard agreements to complex, high-value deals, then join business leaders to discuss an important initiative. Throughout your day, you'll interpret contracts for senior executives, provide counsel on legal matters within existing commercial relationships, and help resolve pre-litigation disputes. Your work spans the Americas and may occasionally extend to other regions, connecting you with diverse teams and business challenges.
About the team
We are a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. Our work extends beyond traditional legal practice—we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing by transforming complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance. We value intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to partner effectively with business teams. You'll work alongside colleagues who are committed to supporting AWS's mission of providing on-demand compute capacity, storage, connectivity, content delivery, database services, and more to organizations worldwide. As part of our team, you'll contribute to building trusted relationships with enterprise clients and government entities, helping them navigate their cloud adoption journeys.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent
- 5+ years of Public Sector Law experience
- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
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, NY, New York - 169,300.00 - 229,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
How we score this
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