Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS

Amazons Legal Department is looking for a talented lawyer to fill the position of Associate Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute storage content delivery database services and more. AWS also offers a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) services infrastructure and tools to help users build train and deploy AI models.

This position will primarily support AWSs sales teams across Latin America with a focus on Spanish-speaking countries including by negotiating drafting and advising on strategic enterprise agreements and technology licensing agreements advising on policy regulatory and compliance issues and assisting with business development and other initiatives. Typical transactions will range from standard contracts to complex high-dollar-value strategic agreements. The candidate will have primary drafting and negotiation responsibilities on deals and provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation for business team members. The role also includes participating in other AWS legal projects including managing legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

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A day in the life
The successful candidate will be inquisitive enthusiastic about technology enjoy working hard and being continually challenged and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging exciting and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

- 2 years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
- Speak write and read fluently in Spanish

- Knowledge of IT infrastructure outsourcing telecommunications cloud computing services or equivalent
- Experience working cross functionally across several teams
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (in English and Spanish).
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work.
- Experience in public procurement working with government or state-owned entities.
- Must be inquisitive enthusiastic about technology enjoy working hard and being continually challenged and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
- Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing issues.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 $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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.