Associate Corporate Counsel

DESCRIPTION Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented public sector lawyer to support Amazon Web Services (AWS). 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, browsers and more. As part of the AWS public sector legal team, the successful candidate will support AWS's public sector sales team by negotiating, drafting, and advising on a wide range of technology licensing agreements with public sector entities and private-sector customers, such as systems integrators and resellers/distributors. Typical transactions range from standard contracts to complex, high-dollar-value strategic enterprise agreements, framework agreements, and responses to requests for proposals and quotes. The successful candidate will also provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a day-to-day basis, and help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Travel, including international travel, will be required. Key job responsibilities BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 2+ years of public sector focused transactional and technology licensing legal experience
- Substantive knowledge of U.S. government procurement processes and contracting laws, rules, and regulations
- Experience engaging with U.S. government contracting officials, system integrators, prime contractors, or resellers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
- In-house experience at a technology company or in a law firm advising clients in the technology industry
- Experience as a legal advisor to government procurement officials
- A background in software licensing (including open source), web services/cloud computing or telecommunications
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting technology licensing agreements with public sector resellers, distributors, and systems integrators serving U.S. government agencies, state/local governments, and other public sector customers
- Security Clearance: Preferred for Candidates to have an active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance 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.