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We are looking for a talented attorney to support Amazon Business, our rapidly growing, business-to-business store. Amazon Business is reshaping how businesses buy and sell supplies. We provide a procurement solution to more than 5 million businesses to help streamline their purchasing. Since launching in the U.S. in 2015, Amazon Business has expanded to eight additional countries and exceeded $40 billion in worldwide annualized sales.You will partner with leaders from Amazon Business' sales organization to negotiate deals with large, enterprise customers, develop solutions to meet the unique needs of business customers, drive improvements and simplifications to our sales processes, and help plan for AB's future growth.Key job responsibilitiesWorking directly with the business and developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, efficient, and business-centric waysServing as lead counsel on strategic deals and new product launches, while also providing day-to-day legal adviceHandling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries, and overseeing some aspects of regulatory complianceDeveloping approaches to address customer pain pointsDriving simplifications and improvements to our government contracting and compliance processesWorking with Amazon’s Public Policy team on legislative developments that impact our business- 10+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses- Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent- Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situationsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $164,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272,500/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.

Amazon’s legal department is looking for a smart, experienced, creative, and highly motivated litigator with deft judgment and experience litigating a broad range of patent and other intellectual property issues to help manage the company’s worldwide portfolio of IP disputes and to advise the company on a wide range of cutting-edge issues relating to IP risk and protection. The ideal candidate will be comfortable rapidly learning new technology and business areas implicated by Amazon’s unusually diverse IP litigation portfolio. Responsibilities will include helping architect and implement Amazon’s IP litigation strategy, including identifying opportunities to make new law; selecting, managing, and improving the performance of outside counsel; identifying and preparing Amazon witnesses; working closely with a talented team of hard-working paralegals and other assistants; coordinating with Amazon’s public policy and public relations teams on matters relating to IP; and providing daily cross-functional leadership and counseling to Amazon stakeholders on a broad range of IP issues.- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- 5+ years of patent litigation experience- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills- Familiarity with copyright, trademark, and trade secret law- Familiarity with Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environments in which they operate- Sound and practical business judgment combined with strong common sense- Experience leading teams in complex intellectual property litigation, including trial experience and counseling parties and witnesses- Experience with domestic and international patent litigation, including SEP/FRAND issues, UPC issues, and litigation campaigns in multiple jurisdictions- Ability to lead teams, including cross-functional teams, while being a strong partner to other lawyers, business clients, paralegals, and assistants- Curiosity, creativity, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous contextsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.

We’re seeking a talented attorney to support Economic Development and Community Engagement Public Policy teams, in concert with the Real Estate Legal team, to make history with us! This attorney will work with various state and local agencies and governmental entities, our public policy and real estate legal teams, and will support community engagement activities related to our global geographic giving programs. You will work directly with some or all of these teams, performing the following functions:- Provide legal advice and drafting and negotiating agreements for economic development and community giving transactions both domestically and, as needed, internationally - Work cross-functionally with operational teams to develop scalable approaches to successfully completing transaction deals; identify opportunities for and implement process improvements - Advise on strategies for addressing and resolving matters related to not only legal issues, but also operational execution, compliance and reporting requirements, and the variety of issues our businesses face in their audit and administration of economic development agreements - Provide day-to-day business and legal counseling; problem-solve and resolve legal issues that arise in existing client and business team relationships and cross-functional work; and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries as necessary.The successful candidate must be self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, be able to look around corners to anticipate issues, bring solutions to the table, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience in economic development, public finance, and/or tax credits work negotiating with municipality or state agencies ...

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Legal team is seeking a talented and experienced attorney with energy understanding and interest to support AWS’s continued work to build and maintain the world’s largest corporate renewable energy portfolio, solve cutting edge energy and carbon challenges, and more. Amazon, including AWS, co-founded The Climate Pledge and committed to powering its global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2040 – ten years ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement.The successful candidate will have a strong background in drafting legal documents and an interest in counseling clients on energy supply/transmission and regulatory matters, and negotiating energy-related agreements. Direct experience supporting clean energy or utility agreements is a plus.We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology and renewable energy, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience representing corporate customers in contract negotiations.- Experience drafting legal documents requiring custom terms.- Experience with renewable energy projects, grid connection agreements, or working with utilities.- A mix of law firm and in-house experience at an energy company or at a corporation with large energy needs is a plus.- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.- Excited and passionate about energy, sustainability, and innovating on behalf of our customers.- Strong written and oral communication skills.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.

Here’s your opportunity to manage cutting edge legal work and make history with Amazon’s legal team!We are looking for a skilled attorney to support Amazon’s innovative and fast-growing Last Mile logistics and transportation operations. You will be an integral part of the business teams you support, serving as counsel on a broad range of matters, including: (1) Advising on structuring and launching products and other services to procure insurance for both traditional transportation companies and the gig economy, including identifying legal, regulatory, and compliance risks and mitigation strategies; (2) Supporting all aspects of claims administration as managed through third-party and overseen by internal functions, including defining processes and supporting the development and implementation of internal compliance functions; and (3) Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, including service contracts with third-party claim administrators, brokers, insurers, and other vendor contracts. In all of these matters, you will develop strategies for handling legal and regulatory issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that manage risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.You would advise directly on all US legal matters, and would coordinate with overseas lawyers (both in-house and external counsel) for local legal expertise to support overseas programs. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- 5+ years of legal experience- Experience in the insurance and claims industry- Knowledge of state and federal insurance laws and regulations ...

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our Fulfillment Technologies and Robotics organization. You will be an integral part of the business teams you support, providing counsel on new products and services, regulatory compliance matters, commercial relationships, and disputes and inquiries. You will help business teams innovate for our customers, while helping clients anticipate and address legal risk. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and you will build processes that provide your clients with the flexibility and freedom to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. This position may be based in Seattle, WA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC. As you will be working with teams who are developing products and technology that will be leveraged globally, some travel may be required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- 2+ years of legal experience- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent ...

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial real estate lawyer to fill the position of Corporate Counsel – Real Estate supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, and more.As part of the AWS real estate legal team, you will be responsible for supporting AWS's worldwide data center expansion through land acquisitions and leasing. You will have transactional drafting and negotiating responsibilities on deals, and will provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis. Transactions range from standard contracts to complex, bespoke, high value agreements. You will structure, draft and negotiate agreements, help support AWS real estate’s existing portfolio, manage outside counsel, and advise internal business clients. In addition, you will help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team, resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Competitive salary based on experience and includes equity compensation.- 5+ 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- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team- Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills- Strong organizational and project management skillsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our customer-facing Worldwide Operations (WW Ops) products and programs. You will join a stellar team of lawyers supporting our rapidly growing and evolving WW Ops businesses. You will be an integral part of the business teams you support, providing counsel on new products and services, regulatory compliance matters, commercial relationships, and pre-litigation disputes and inquiries. You will help business teams develop programs and tools to continually improve customer experience, while helping clients anticipate and address legal risk. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and you will build processes that provide your clients with the flexibility and freedom to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. This position may be based in New York, NY, Seattle, WA or Washington, DC. As you will be working with teams who are developing products and technology that will be leveraged globally, some travel may be required.- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- 2+ years of legal experience- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house workAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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.

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory compliance for our Worldwide Operations (WW Ops) products and programs. You will support our rapidly growing and evolving WW Ops businesses as they innovate with cutting edge AI and Machine Learning (ML) technology to deliver for our customers.In this role, you will serve as primary AI/ML regulatory counsel for WW Ops, and will work directly with public policy, business, and legal teams to develop and implement a compliance strategy in response to new and existing laws. Your duties will include: analyzing proposed AI laws, regulations, and guidance and providing feedback on legal and business risks, developing external positions on responsible use of AI and AI compliance and advising on cutting edge regulatory, responsible AI, and compliance issues across the development and deployment of AI systems in WW Ops. 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. You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that allow stakeholders to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent ...

Amazon’s Kindle, Web Services, and Consumer/B2B retail businesses are seeking talented Contracts Managers for positions across our various teams.The successful candidate has excellent communication skills, and will support reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts for an assigned business team. You will also participate in team-wide meetings, departmental goals and collaborative projects, and have access and visibility to business leadership.Amazon offers its Contracts Managers the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world’s most recognized and dynamic brands.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal, or other comparable experience within a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department, with responsibility for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of standard commercial contracts• Experience working with MS office, including Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Key job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Project Kuiper. You will be embedded with the Kuiper ground infrastructure services and operations teams (satellite gateways, networking infrastructure), with a focus on transactions in North America and South America. You will structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements (e.g., agreements needed to contract for gateway sites, and to construct and operate satellite gateways), and counsel the business team on legal issues related to Kuiper’s ground infrastructure. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.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.A day in the lifeYou will structure, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, and counsel the business team on various legal issues related to ground infrastructure (real estate, construction, telecom). The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Legal transactional experience ...

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to fill the position of Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, AI/ML, database services and more. This attorney will primarily support the AWS Industries team and the AWS Strategy and Business Development Team. This candidate will have transactional drafting and negotiation responsibilities on commercial agreements, will provide ongoing legal counsel to business leaders, will advise on regulatory and compliance issues, and will assist with marketing-related activities. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and will be able to work independently and comfortably while making decisions in ambiguous situations. Key job responsibilities- Leading high-stakes, competitive, time-intensive negotiations with enterprise customers- Evaluating and drafting custom contract terms- Influencing customers and AWS business teams- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to resolve customer issues and minimize risk to AWSAbout the teamThe successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced, tightly-knit, and diverse legal team that delights in building, innovating and simplifying for its business partners and customers. As part of the team you will participate in team-wide meetings, departmental goals, and collaborative projects. In this role, you will have access and visibility to business leadership.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- 5+ years of experience practicing law- 3+ years of experience practicing law in the field of healthcare law- Complex transactional experience, including directly advising business teams on strategic deals ...

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial real estate lawyer to fill the position of Corporate Counsel – Real Estate supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, and more.As part of the AWS real estate legal team, you will be responsible for supporting AWS's worldwide data center expansion through land acquisitions and leasing. You will have transactional drafting and negotiating responsibilities on deals, and will provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis. Transactions range from standard contracts to complex, bespoke, high value agreements. You will structure, draft and negotiate agreements, help support AWS real estate’s existing portfolio, manage outside counsel, and advise internal business clients. In addition, you will help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team, resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Competitive salary based on experience and includes equity compensation.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ 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.) ...

Amazon’s Kindle, Web Services, and Consumer/B2B retail businesses are seeking talented attorneys for Associate Corporate Counsel positions across our various teams. These attorneys will partner with the legal team and their business operations clients to achieve operational excellence, ensure compliance with state and federal regulators, consider legal issues of first impression and move strategic deals through to completion.Amazon is a leader in global e-commerce. Our innovative technologies change the way people find, discover and buy products and services. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging and exciting. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.Principal duties include: - Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, distribution, licensing and marketing contracts - Providing ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, such as intellectual property, digital media and regulatory compliance - Product or service counseling support - Serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic deals - Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiriesThis role may be based in any of the following locations: Seattle, WA or Arlington, VABASIC QUALIFICATIONS - JD degree and membership in at least one state bar is required - At least 2 full years of experience practicing law, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions ...

Are you an international trade attorney looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come have fun and make history with Amazon's Global Trade Legal team. We are looking for a talented attorney to manage cutting-edge international trade legal work in support of our Consumer and Operations businesses. In this role, you will be responsible for counseling Amazon businesses on a broad range of regulatory and commercial matters, with a focus on global regulations governing imports and exports. You will provide day-to-day advice on trade regulations, and advise on emerging regulatory and enforcement trends to help shape Amazon's trade compliance policies and programs. You will work on complex and high-stakes global trade issues affecting current and future business models and technologies at Amazon. Businesses you support will seek your counsel and strategic advice to grow and move selection to our global stores and customers. You will also work with engineers and program managers to support the development and deployment of Amazon-branded offerings and technological innovations, and partner with retail, compliance, and logistics professionals to build and improve compliance policies, procedures and processes. Your work also will involve support of import matters, including tariff classification, country of origin determinations, and customs valuation. You will provide advice to internal stakeholders, as well as develop submissions to regulators and other external stakeholders. Responsibilities include performing legal research; providing legal and risk analysis; drafting guidance documents, decision memos, regulatory submissions, and correspondence; managing internal data collection/review projects; developing and implementing processes to simplify or automate recurring tasks; and coordinating with compliance professionals, government relations specialists and other legal partners.The successful candidate will possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and think creatively and be proactive in solving problems. The candidate will also be client-service oriented, have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organization skills, and have the ability to easily switch gears. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment, even in ambiguous situations. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the company, is essential.This position can be based in Arlington, VA, Seattle, WA, or New York City, NY. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines- Experience advising on internal controls related to import/export compliance ...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Associate Corporate Counsel to support the growing volume of complex cloud modernization agreements with enterprise customers. You will be the lead negotiator for supporting the business team through the entire deal cycle of a cloud modernization agreement, from developing internal strategy through negotiation and closing. In this role, you will lead complex negotiations with enterprise customers, including drafting custom contract terms and collaborating with internal stakeholders (such as finance, security and compliance teams). To be successful, you will be required to facilitate smooth negotiations that strengthen customer relationships and eliminate friction.You will need to understand and be able to explain contract terms to customers and identify ways to meet customers’ needs. You will lead the effort to resolve all customer questions and concerns in contract negotiations, including collaboration with cross-functional teams on specific areas of concern. You will be an expert in bringing the different AWS teams and the customer to final closure on outstanding issues, including obtaining required approvals, creating executables, and managing their delivery and execution.We don’t expect every applicant to have experience working with cloud computing and we are looking for candidates who are willing to learn and develop alongside our team. Most importantly, we hire smart people of all backgrounds and experiences. To be successful, you must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.Key job responsibilities- Leading high-stakes, competitive, time-intensive - negotiations with enterprise customers.- Evaluating and drafting custom contract terms.- Influencing and earning trust with enterprise customers.- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to resolve customer issues and minimize risk to AWS.- 2+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts- Ability to lead customer-facing negotiations and resolve customer questions and concerns, while providing consistent reporting on deal status and outcomes to stakeholders- Ability to explain standard agreement terms to counterparties and negotiate fallback positions to those terms where appropriate- Ability to advise business teams to support the strategy, negotiation and execution of commercial contracts- Ability to create, maintain and improve standard operating procedures and negotiation resources pertaining to commercial contracting- Excellent organizational skills, ability to provide oversight, guidance and management to multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity- Great business judgment, including in ambiguous situations- Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environmentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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.

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial real estate lawyer to fill the position of Corporate Counsel – Real Estate supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, and more.As part of the AWS real estate legal team, you will be responsible for supporting AWS's worldwide data center expansion through land acquisitions and leasing. You will have transactional drafting and negotiating responsibilities on deals, and will provide legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a daily basis. Transactions range from standard contracts to complex, bespoke, high value agreements. You will structure, draft and negotiate agreements, help support AWS real estate’s existing portfolio, manage outside counsel, and advise internal business clients. In addition, you will help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team, resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Competitive salary based on experience and includes equity compensation.- 3+ 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- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team- Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills- Strong organizational and project management skillsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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.

Come make history with Amazon's legal department! We're looking for a talented attorney to help support our Books business, including our in-house publishing businesses, Amazon Publishing and its audio publishing subsidiary, Brilliance Publishing. Key job responsibilities-Providing day-to-day and strategic advice to business partners on new and existing initiatives and key negotiations-Advising on, drafting, and negotiating a variety of agreements, with particular focus on publishing and content licensing agreements-Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies-Working cross-functionally with legal and non-legal teams-Some travel, domestic and international, may be requiredAbout the teamThe Books Legal team supports Amazon’s Books business, including our in-house publisher, Amazon Publishing. APub is a leading trade publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books with a mission to empower outstanding storytellers and connect them with readers worldwide. APub publishes emerging, bestselling and critically-acclaimed authors in digital, print, and audio formats. With Amazon’s drive for innovation and passion for books, APub merges technology and art to support authors and help their stories change the world. - 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work- Experience in publishing or representing publishersAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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.

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a junior attorney with a strong regulatory background to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. AWS provides cutting edge cloud computing services and IT infrastructure to public and private clients around the globe, including on-demand compute capacity, data storage, machine learning, and more. This role will be primarily responsible for supporting AWS's product safety and compliance teams to support a diverse array of infrastructure hardware and AWS’s global data center footprint. You will provide legal ownership and advise AWS business teams on strategic projects and programs. You will work directly with various AWS business functions – including the AWS supply chain, procurement, engineering, product, and operation functions – to support the global procurement, manufacture, transportation, distribution, and use of AWS infrastructure hardware and the operation of AWS facilities. This role is part of a global team responsible for counseling AWS on a broad range of sustainability, health & safety, environmental, trade, and products regulatory and compliance matters.Key job responsibilitiesPrincipal duties include (i) providing advice on regulations concerning the design, development, manufacture, procurement, distribution, use and disposition of novel data center equipment and cutting-edge devices; (ii) providing compliance-related legal support for operation activities at AWS facilities globally; (iii) monitoring and advising the business of upcoming regulatory changes; and (iv) formulating, implementing, and maintaining applicable regulatory compliance policies and processes.Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world’s most recognized and dynamic brands. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, and enjoy working hard, being challenged, and working in a fun, team-oriented environment. They must also demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. This position will be located in Arlington, VA or Seattle, WA.- 2+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience providing legal counsel and support for product compliance, or similar regulatory matters- Experience with global regulations attaching to the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, handling, and disposition of hardware products- A combination of law firm, in-house, or government experience- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team- Strong organizational and project management skills- Strong analytical and communication skillsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/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.

Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a talented Contracts Manager to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business at the forefront of cloud computing. The role will primarily support the AWS Professional Services business - a team dedicated to helping AWS customers achieve desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud. The successful candidate has excellent communication skills, and will support drafting and negotiating contracts, help develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and build processes that address risk and allow the ProServe business flexibility and freedom to move quickly. You will also participate in team-wide meetings, departmental goals and collaborative projects, and have access and visibility to business leadership.This position is available in the following locations: Santa Monica, Seattle, and NYC. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from an accredited college or university• 5+ years of relevant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts ...