Find your next role

Description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to support our governance and strategy related to artificial intelligence. The role will primarily support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the cloud computing service industry, providing IT infrastructure services, such as on-demand compute, storage, database, network and content delivery, artificial intelligence, mobile, internet of things services, and more.

You'll be an integral part of the AWS AI and compute service teams, giving legal input on their business and strategy, in addition to providing counsel on a range of regulatory issues. 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 flexibility and freedom to move quickly. Finally, you’ll get to work with engineers and service teams across AWS, learning about the services we build and customers we support, with great visibility across the company and senior leaders.

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

Key job responsibilities
- Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies;
- Advising on regulatory issues (including privacy-related issues);
- Overseeing compliance, negotiating strategic technology agreements 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
Your day will be a blend of strategic problem-solving and legal innovation. You'll engage with AWS AI and compute service teams, navigate intricate legal landscapes, and provide counsel that bridges technology and legal frameworks. Expect to dive into fascinating challenges that require both legal acumen and technological insight.

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 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.