We're seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to be a pivotal force in shaping the future of cloud security at Amazon Web Services. In this role, you'll collaborate with security teams, translating complex legal challenges into innovative solutions that protect and empower our global customers.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel on cloud security, transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters - drawing on a comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks to navigate complex and evolving requirements
- Advise security teams during strategic customer engagements, media interactions, and interactions with security researchers
- Serve as a subject matter expert on security commitments in cloud enterprise agreements
- Lead negotiations for technology, intellectual property and data licensing across inbound and outbound initiatives, leveraging deep expertise in commercial agreements and intellectual property transactions
- Support the global security response team with nuanced legal perspectives, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving capabilities in ambiguous scenarios
- Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Uphold a deep commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity across all legal and business engagements
A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic problem-solving and legal innovation. You'll engage with security teams, navigate intricate legal landscapes, and provide counsel that bridges technology and legal frameworks. Expect to dive into fascinating challenges that require both legal acumen and technological insight, working closely with global security experts to develop new approaches to cloud security.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Can show strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and professional integrity
- Demonstrated ability to make important decisions on emerging issues, often with limited information
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience in information security and compliance
- Experience with regulatory compliance and commercial transactions
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually