Assocate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Join Amazons Legal Department as an Associate Corporate Counsel supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) where youll shape the infrastructure that powers cloud computing globally. Youll drive commercial real estate transactions that enable AWSs worldwide data center expansion working on deals ranging from standard contracts to complex bespoke high-value agreements that directly impact our business growth.

Key job responsibilities
- Structure draft and negotiate commercial real estate agreements and leases ranging from standard contracts to complex bespoke high-value transactions that support AWSs data center expansion
- Provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis helping them understand obligations risks and opportunities within commercial relationships
- Manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate external resources to support transactional work and dispute resolution
- Develop and implement process improvements across the legal team to enhance efficiency and consistency in handling commercial matters
- Resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation disputes and inquiries

A day in the life
As an Associate Corporate Counsel for AWS youll focus on supporting our worldwide data center expansion through land acquisitions leases licenses and zoning entitlement work. Your day will include drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements providing legal counsel to business team members on contract interpretation or collaborating with outside counsel to manage complex transactions. Youll work across multiple initiatives simultaneouslystructuring bespoke agreements one moment then advising internal clients on existing portfolio matters the next. Beyond transactional work youll identify opportunities to streamline processes across the team and help resolve legal issues that arise in our commercial relationships.

About the team
We are a collaborative legal team dedicated to supporting AWSs rapid growth and global expansion. Our vision centers on enabling AWS to scale efficiently while maintaining strong legal foundations across our real estate portfolio. Youll work alongside experienced attorneys business stakeholders and external counsel who are committed to solving complex commercial challenges. Together we serve internal business clients who depend on our guidance to move deals forward and manage risk effectively. Were excited to welcome someone who will contribute fresh perspectives to our evolving practice and help us build scalable processes that support AWSs ambitious growth trajectory.

- 2 years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate transactional documents (i.e. leases lease amendments purchase and sale agreements easements development agreements co-ownership agreements etc.)

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Santa Monica - 131500.00 - 178000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 131500.00 - 178000.00 USD annually