Corporate - Compliance Attorney in Seattle, WA

In-House

Seattle, WA

Corporate - Compliance Attorney in Seattle, WA

Attorney

5-7 yrs required

No

& Corporate Affairs
Legal

Job ID: 2857010 Services LLC
Company: Services LLC
Category: Legal - Corporate Counsel
Category: Legal - Regulatory Affairs
Job title: Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal Infrastructure
Experience: 5+ years of legal experience
Location: Seattle, WA
Department: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Salary: $138,500-$229,000/year

Introduction and Overview:
- Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a Corporate Counsel with a strong regulatory and compliance background to support AWS, one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies.
- AWS provides state-of-the-art cloud computing services and IT infrastructure trusted by millions of customers around the world.
- This role will focus on advising and supporting teams dedicated to security, compliance, and risk management of AWS infrastructure.
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and recognized brand and must demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on regulations related to the design, development, manufacture, procurement, distribution, use, and disposition of NSA-certified encryption, cross-domain solutions, and other regulated technologies.
- Offer compliance-related legal support for construction, procurement, and global operations for AWS Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities globally.
- Monitor and advise on upcoming regulatory changes related to these topics.
- Develop and maintain applicable regulatory compliance policies and processes.

Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
- 5+ years of legal experience.
- Experience providing legal counsel and support for regulatory and compliance matters.
- Must be a . citizen or national, . permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the . as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with regulations related to the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), . government cybersecurity regulations, FARS and DFARS requirements, FedRAMP, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), National Cross Domain Solutions Management Office (NCDSMO), NSA Communications Security (COMSEC), and/or requirements related to supply chain security.
- Experience building and scaling compliance programs in-house.
- In-house experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
- 7+ years of legal experience (with several years in-house).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor.

Diversity and Inclusion:
- Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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, please visit for more information.
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
- The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market.
- Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Amazon is a total compensation company.
- Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
- For more information, please visit .
- This position will remain posted until filled.
- Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal Infrastructure - A Regulatory and Compliance Role at Amazon's Legal Department

H1: Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal Infrastructure - Regulatory and Compliance Role at Amazon
H2: Join Amazon's Legal Team as a Corporate Counsel for AWS Legal Infrastructure

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a talented attorney with a strong regulatory and compliance background to join their team as a Corporate Counsel for AWS Legal Infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with one of the world's fastest growing technology companies and provide legal support for AWS, a leading cloud computing service trusted by millions of customers globally.

Responsibilities:
- Advise and support teams dedicated to security, compliance, and risk management of AWS infrastructure.
- Focus on AWS offerings for specialized security and connectivity solutions for cloud services, including for government agencies with a national security and/or defense mission.
- Provide legal counsel on strategic matters related to hardware, technology, and facilities used to support specialized security solutions.
- Monitor and advise on upcoming regulatory changes related to security, compliance, and risk management of AWS infrastructure.
- Formulate, implement, and maintain regulatory compliance policies and processes.

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
- 5+ years of legal experience.
- Experience providing legal counsel and support for regulatory and compliance matters.
- Must be a . citizen or national, . permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the . as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with regulations related to the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), . government cybersecurity regulations, FARS and DFARS requirements, FedRAMP, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), National Cross Domain Solutions Management Office (NCDSMO), NSA Communications Security (COMSEC), and/or requirements related to supply chain security.
- Experience building and scaling compliance programs in-house.
- In-house experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
- 7+ years of