Associate Corporate Counsel Sustainability Product Safety and Compliance

Amazons Legal Department is looking for a junior attorney with a strong regulatory or sustainability background to support Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS provides cutting edge cloud computing services and IT infrastructure to public and private customers around the globe including ondemand compute capacity data storage machine learning and more. The role is part of a global team responsible for counseling AWS on a broad range of sustainability products regulatory compliance health & safety environmental and trade issues across AWSs diverse array of infrastructure hardware supply chains and global data center footprint.

You will advise on strategic projects and programs working directly with business functions including sustainability supply chain procurement engineering product and operations. You will support AWS customerfacing sustainability programs and compliance with mandatory ESG reporting. You will collaborate with attorneys across the globe (and throughout Amazon) to develop innovative solutions. You will provide daytoday guidance on existing and emerging regulations and advise on trends including in new areas of law.

Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the worlds most recognized and dynamic brands. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and enjoy working hard being challenged and working in a fun teamoriented environment. They must also demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Key job responsibilities
Counseling on current and emerging sustainability and ESG due diligence and reporting frameworks and policy engagement strategies;
Providing advice on regulations concerning the design development manufacture procurement distribution use and disposition of data center equipment;
Providing compliancerelated legal support for operation activities at AWS facilities globally;
Monitoring and advising the business of upcoming regulatory changes; and
Formulating implementing and maintaining applicable regulatory compliance policies and processes.


2 years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent

Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and inhouse work
Experience in web services/cloud computing software licensing telecommunications or equivalent
Experience providing legal counsel and support for sustainability hardware product compliance or similar regulatory matters
Experience with global regulations attaching to sustainability reporting or the manufacture sale distribution use handling and disposition of hardware products
Experience working with regulators and public policy experts on proposed legislation and regulations
A combination of law firm inhouse or government experience
Ability to work both independently and as part of a crossfunctional team
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical and communication skills
Common sense great judgment and a good sense of humor

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.