Senior Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support Annapurna Labs, the silicon innovation arm of Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS provides cloud computing services and IT infrastructure trusted by millions of customers around the world - including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies. To learn more about AWS, visit

This role will provide a blend of counseling and transactional support to Annapurna Labs leaders across engineering (chip, hardware, and software), supply chain, and product management for leading-edge custom chips for the AWS cloud (Trainium, Graviton, Nitro). You'll be an integral part of the Annapurna Labs team, giving legal input to senior leaders on business and strategy, in addition to providing counsel on a range of legal issues.

You'll be responsible for deal strategy development, drafting and negotiating complex licensing and supply chain agreements, advising on pre-litigation disputes, and providing multi-faceted commercial, regulatory, and compliance advice to the business. You'll also get to work with engineers, service teams, and supply chain teams across AWS, learning about the AWS's cloud infrastructure and business, with great visibility across the company and senior leaders.

The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. 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.

Basic Qualifications

* 10+ years of post bar admission legal experience

* Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

* Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent

* Experience in Intellectual Property (IP) Law

* Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent

* Experience with in-house work at a technology or internet company

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

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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.

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USA, CA, Cupertino -  -  USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle -  -  USD annually