Amazons Legal Department is looking for an 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 AI machine learning and more. The role is part of a global legal team responsible for counseling AWS on a broad range of sustainability regulatory advocacy products regulatory compliance health and 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 (climate human rights circular economy); supply chain; engineering; product compliance; and data center operations. You will support innovative AWS customerfacing sustainability programs as well as compliance with mandatory ESG reporting. You will collaborate with attorneys and public policy experts across the globe and throughout Amazon to develop creative solutions. You will provide daytoday guidance on existing and emerging regulations and advise on trends including in new areas of law.
A day in the life 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; Monitoring and advising the business of upcoming regulatory changes; and Advising on regulatory compliance policies and processes.
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.
5 years of legal experience Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar 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; the manufacture sale distribution use handling and disposition of hardware products; or chemicals regulation 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 global 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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