Corporate Counsel Global Trade, AWS Legal

Come make history and join Amazons Legal Department by supporting emerging export control matters! Youll collaborate with business and legal teams across AWS and Amazon to find innovative business and compliance this role youll navigate complex regulatory landscapes provide legal solutions for emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing and directly influence AWSs global strategic initiatives.

A day in the life
Your day will be dynamic and impactful involving direct collaboration with global business units researching emerging regulatory trends and developing creative compliance and business-impacting strategies. Youll engage with cross-functional teams translating complex legal frameworks into actionable business guidance and play a critical role in supporting AWSs technological advancements.

About the team
Our Trade and Logistics Legal team is a close collaborative group dedicated to pioneering legal solutions across AWSs global business. We work at the intersection of technology law and global strategy supporting AWSs mission to transform how businesses leverage cloud technologies worldwide. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us navigate the intricate regulatory environments of emerging technologies.

- 5 years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
- Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues
- Comprehensive knowledge of export control and strategic control laws
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience with technology sector legal compliance
- Exceptional research and analytical skills with ability to summarize regulatory impacts
- Demonstrated capability to work independently and make decisive legal recommendations

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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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 VA Arlington - 153900.00 - 208200.00 USD annually