Corporate Counsel, Sustainability, Regulatory Advocacy, Product Safety and Compliance
Corporate Counsel, Sustainability, Regulatory Advocacy, Product Safety and Compliance
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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 on-demand 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 water circular economy); supply chain; engineering; product compliance; and data center operations. You will support innovative AWS customer-facing 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 day-to-day 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 team-oriented 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 globally policy engagement strategies and policy advocacy.
- 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.
- Licensed to practice law in the UK US or other common law jurisdiction
- Significant post-qualification legal experience gathered in-house or in private practice with a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience
- Professional fluency in English written and spoken
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience providing legal counsel and support for sustainability hardware product compliance or similar regulatory matters in Europe
- 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 in-house or government experience
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a global cross-functional 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 opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
You will advise on strategic projects and programs working directly with business functions including sustainability (climate human rights water circular economy); supply chain; engineering; product compliance; and data center operations. You will support innovative AWS customer-facing 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 day-to-day 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 team-oriented 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 globally policy engagement strategies and policy advocacy.
- 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.
- Licensed to practice law in the UK US or other common law jurisdiction
- Significant post-qualification legal experience gathered in-house or in private practice with a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience
- Professional fluency in English written and spoken
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience providing legal counsel and support for sustainability hardware product compliance or similar regulatory matters in Europe
- 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 in-house or government experience
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a global cross-functional 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 opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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