Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

About the Role

We're seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to be a pivotal force in shaping the future of cloud security at Amazon Web Services. In this role, you'll collaborate with security teams, translating complex legal challenges into innovative solutions that protect and empower our global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on cloud security, and related transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters — drawing on a comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks to navigate complex and evolving requirements.
• Advise on emerging cybersecurity regulations around the world and shaping public policy strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on security commitments in cloud enterprise agreements.
• Lead negotiations for technology, intellectual property and data licensing across inbound and outbound initiatives.
• Support the global security response team with nuanced legal perspectives, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving capabilities in ambiguous scenarios.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Experience in oral and written communication.
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem-solving abilities.
• Export Control Requirement: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in information security and compliance.
• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and commercial transactions.