Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal
Amazon · Seattle, WA · Legal
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel based in Seattle, WA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Security, Compliance, Cloud Computing. Compensation is listed at $153,900–$208,200 per year.
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Function
- legal
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Department
- Legal
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersWe're seeking a Corporate Counsel to be a pivotal force in shaping the future of cloud security at Amazon Web Services. In this role, you'll collaborate with security teams, translating complex legal challenges into innovative solutions that protect and empower our global customers. Key job responsibilities - Provide comprehensive legal counsel on cloud security, and related transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters — drawing on a comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks to navigate complex and evolving requirements - Advise on emerging cybersecurity regulations around the world and shaping public policy strategy - Serve as a subject matter expert on security commitments in cloud enterprise agreements - Lead negotiations for technology, intellectual property and data licensing across inbound and outbound initiatives - Support the global security response team with nuanced legal perspectives, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving capabilities in ambiguous scenarios A day in the life Your day will be a blend of strategic problem-solving and legal innovation. You'll engage with security 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, working closely with global security experts to develop new approaches to cloud…