The Corporate Counsel for AWS Products will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance for Amazon Web Services (AWS), a rapidly growing business within . This role will involve working directly with business teams to advise on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and business strategy for AWS's innovative cloud services.
The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 5 years of legal experience. They should also have experience with technology, IP licensing, data privacy, cloud computing, or enterprise software systems. A combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects are also important for this role.
As a Corporate Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work with various stakeholders, including privacy, security, marketing, and public policy teams. You will also be responsible for developing strategies for handling legal issues in a creative and business-centric manner, while also building processes to address risk and allow for quick innovation and scaling within the business.
This position offers a competitive salary, with a range of $138,500/year to $229,000/year, based on factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to salary, Amazon offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Applicants should apply through the internal or external career site. The position will remain posted until filled.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support and guidance for AWS's storage, streaming, and messaging services.
- Advise business teams on legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Address regulatory and compliance matters, privacy, security, and intellectual property issues.
- Assist with drafting and negotiating commercial licensing agreements.
- Work with various stakeholders, including privacy, security, marketing, and public policy teams.
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in a creative and business-centric manner.
- Build processes to address risk and allow for quick innovation and scaling within the business.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
- 5+ years of legal experience.
- Experience with technology, IP licensing, data privacy, cloud computing, or enterprise software systems.
- A combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound and practical business judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
Salary Information:
- Base pay ranges from $138,500/year to $229,000/year, based on factors such as market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may also be provided.
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits offered.
Location:
- This position is open to applicants in various locations, including VA, WA, and CA.
- Applicants should apply through the internal or external career site.
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Join the dynamic and rapidly growing team at Amazon's Legal Department as a Corporate Counsel for AWS Products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and support innovative cloud services.
H1: Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal
H2: Job Description and Responsibilities
Key Points:
- Provide legal support and guidance for AWS's storage, streaming, and messaging services.
- Advise business teams on legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Address regulatory and compliance matters, privacy, security, and intellectual property issues.
- Assist with drafting and negotiating commercial licensing agreements.
- Work with various stakeholders, including privacy, security, marketing, and public policy teams.
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in a creative and business-centric manner.
- Build processes to address risk and allow for quick innovation and scaling within the business.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
- 5+ years of legal experience.
- Experience with technology, IP licensing, data privacy, cloud computing, or enterprise software systems.
- A combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound and practical business judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
Salary Information:
- Base pay ranges from $138,500/year to $229,000/year, based on factors such as market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may also be provided.
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits offered.
Location:
- This position is open to applicants in various locations, including VA, WA, and CA.
- Applicants should apply through the internal or external career site.
Diversity and Inclusivity:
- At Amazon, we value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that empowers all employees to deliver the best results for our customers.
