AmazonHead of Energy and Water, AWS Legal
Amazon is hiring a Head of Energy and Water, AWS Legal in Seattle, United States. It pays $195k-$264k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include energy law, regulatory compliance and renewable energy.
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Lead AWS global Energy and Water legal team overseeing datacenter infrastructure, renewable energy deals, and operations.
In this role, you will lead the legal strategy and execution for how AWS engages with utilities, power producers and regulators, enables new infrastructure, and supports innovative, carbon-free energy projects. You will manage a globally distributed team of transactional and regulatory experts, and oversee an industry-leading portfolio of complex energy and water matters including first-of-kind deal structures, high-stakes engagements in energy regulatory proceedings, and one of the world’s largest renewable energy procurement programs. You will advise senior AWS leadership on energy procurement strategy, the rapidly evolving regulatory and compliance landscape, and complex disputes – and directly support Amazon's ambitious Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.
This is a unique opportunity for a legal leader who desires global impact on the energy and datacenter infrastructure landscape.
Basic qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 3+ years of direct people management, including managing managers or senior individual contributors experience
- At least 10 years’ post-qualification legal experience in energy infrastructure projects (including construction, financing, regulatory strategy and/or procurement)
- Demonstrated capability to work independently and make decisive legal recommendations to senior leaders in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Demonstrated capability to identify and execute on opportunities (including through use of AI) to scale and simplify legal operations and empower business teams to self-service
- Energy regulatory experience
- Experience with emerging and carbon-free energy sources and technologies
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, VA, Arlington - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Head of Energy and Water, AWS Legal at Amazon rates 20 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.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where energy law was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where regulatory compliance was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where renewable energy was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where people management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where contract negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Energy Law, Regulatory Compliance, Renewable Energy, People Management, and Contract Negotiation. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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