Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

About the Role

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Legal team is seeking a talented attorney to support AWS, a dynamic and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry. This Associate Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and will support AWS’s specialist sales, business development, and partner network teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support AWS’s specialist sales, business development, and partner network teams with strategic legal insights on various sales and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch and support sales programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure legal alignment with business objectives.
• Negotiate and draft complex enterprise and technology agreements across diverse business contexts.
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on policy, regulatory, and compliance matters related to cloud computing and technology services.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Experience working cross functionally across several teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience.
• Preferred: Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent.
• Preferred: A mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.
• Preferred: Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Preferred: Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.