Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support AI regulatory compliance and strategy and responsible AI for Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing industry, and offers a wide range of AI, machine learning, and agentic AI services.

In this role, you will serve as the primary AI compliance attorney supporting our portfolio of AWS AI services. You will work directly with business, legal, and policy teams as lead counsel to develop regulatory compliance plans and strategy for AI. You will identify legal risks and propose novel mitigation strategies, advise on responsible AI and regulatory compliance matters, provide input on business strategy, and contribute to AI public policy positions around the world.

You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, and enjoy working hard and being continually challenged.

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.

Key job responsibilities
- Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies;
- Advising on existing and emerging AI laws and regulatory issues;
- Overseeing compliance approach and providing input on business strategy;
- Developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways; and
- Helping build processes that address risk and allow the business to innovate and scale quickly.

A day in the life
In a typical day of a Corporate Counsel supporting AWS AI regulatory compliance, you may interpret new laws, assess applicability to AWS products and services, meet with impacted legal and business teams to come up with creative solutions, develop position documents for a novel legal issue impacting AWS, and work with public policy to communicate our positions.

About the team
Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward-
thinking group dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually