Amazons Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our quantum computing and storage services for Amazon Web Services (AWS) a dynamic and rapidly growing business within . AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing industry providing IT infrastructure services such as ondemand compute storage content delivery AI/ML database services and more.
Were looking for a products counseling attorney to support AWSs innovative cloud services. In this role you will work directly with business teams as lead counsel advising your clients as they develop and operate cloud products and services with duties including: identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies; advising on regulatory and compliance matters privacy security IP and gotomarket strategy; drafting and negotiating commercial licensing agreements; and providing daytoday input on business strategy. Your role will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders including privacy security marketing and public policy teams.
You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative businesscentric ways and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive enthusiastic about technology a fast learner and someone who enjoys being continually challenged and can exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging exciting and fastpaced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
5 years of legal experience
Experience with technology IP licensing and technology transactions data privacy cloud computing or enterprise software systems.
A combination of law firm and inhouse experience.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a crossfunctional team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound and practical business judgment.
Excellent organizational skills ability to manage multiple projects at once follow through and meet deadlines.
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229000/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.