Corporate Counsel , AWS Legal

Company: Amazon
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The AWS Worldwide Public Sector Legal team is looking for a talented attorney to fill the position of Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry, providing IT services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. This attorney will support our AWS's public sector sales teams by negotiating, drafting, and advising on a wide range of procurement, technology licensing, and compliance matters involving public sector customers worldwide, with special emphasis on public sector resellers, distributors, and systems integrators that sell to U.S. Federal, State, and local Government customers. This candidate will have knowledge of general laws relating to government contracting and experience negotiating and drafting technology licensing agreements with government customers. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and comfortably while making decisions in ambiguous situations. About the team You 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. - 5 years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines - Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment - Experience working cross functionally across several teams - Experience with government procurement, contracting, or compliance - Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities - Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting laws, rules, and regulations - Experience negotiating and drafting technology licensing agreements with public sector resellers, distributors, and systems integrators serving U.S. government agencies, state / local governments, or other public sector customers 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

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