Amazon

Corporate Counsel, Enterprise Engineering - AWS

Amazon$153K — $208K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of legal experience in a corporate or in-house capacity
  • Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
  • Deep knowledge of AI ethical considerations, including confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
  • Experience in transactional law and technology licensing
  • Proven track record of advising engineering teams is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify legal risks and create strategies to mitigate them for AI products and services
  • Advise engineering teams on privacy, intellectual property, and compliance matters
  • Draft and negotiate technology licensing agreements and commercial contracts
  • Provide legal insights on emerging business issues and long-term strategies
  • Develop processes that enable innovation while managing associated risks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings
  • Paid time off and parental leave to support work-life balance
  • Mental health and wellness support including EAP services
  • Flexible spending accounts and adoption reimbursement options
Full Job Description
As Corporate Counsel supporting Enterprise Engineering, you'll work at the intersection of legal strategy and business innovation. You'll serve as the primary legal advisor for Amazon's internal services, including AI products, helping shape how innovative technology is developed and deployed responsibly. In this role, you'll tackle complex legal challenges spanning AI regulation, data rights, intellectual property, privacy, and security-working directly with engineering teams to find creative, business-focused solutions that enable the organization to scale with confidence.

Key job responsibilities

- Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies for internal services and AI products, translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance

- Advise engineering and product teams on matters including privacy, intellectual property, compliance, and technology deployment

- Draft and negotiate technology licensing agreements and other commercial contracts that support business objectives

- Provide strategic input on business decisions by offering legal perspective on emerging issues and long-term implications

- Build and refine legal processes and frameworks that enable teams to innovate while managing risk effectively

A day in the life

Your day might include reviewing AI product documentation to identify regulatory considerations, collaborating with engineers to design privacy-protective architectures, or negotiating technology licensing agreements that protect our interests while enabling partnerships. You'll move fluidly between providing real-time guidance on emerging legal questions and developing longer-term strategies that help our teams navigate complex regulatory landscapes. You'll also contribute to building processes and frameworks that allow the business to innovate quickly while managing legal risk thoughtfully.

About the team

We are a collaborative legal team embedded within Amazon Web Services, working closely with product engineers, business leaders, and cross-functional partners. Our mission is to enable innovation while ensuring our services are developed and deployed responsibly. We serve internal business clients who are building transformative technologies, and we take pride in being trusted advisors who understand both the legal landscape and the business imperatives driving our work. We're excited to welcome someone who shares our commitment to solving novel legal challenges and who thrives in a fast-paced environment where intellectual rigor and creative problem-solving are valued.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of legal experience

- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

- Experience directly working with engineering teams

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 - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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