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Senior Corporate Counsel, AWS Sales and Marketing Global Services

Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


DescriptionWe are looking for a talented and experienced commercial lawyer to fill the position of Senior Corporate Counsel to support the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sales and Marketing organization. This Senior Corporate Counsel will be part of the AWS Sales and Marketing legal team and will serve as a trusted advisor to the Global Deal Strategy & Programs (GDSP) organization, a fast-growing business that leads AWSs most strategic commercial customer engagements across the world.To be successful in this role, you will need to be inquisitive and scrappy, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and thrive working in a team-oriented environment. You will also need to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations and be adept at driving consensus across stakeholders.Key job responsibilitiesKey responsibilities in supporting GDSP include negotiating complex cloud services agreements, advising on regulatory and compliance issues and the launches of new products and tools, and innovating to modernize and scale our legal support. This role will also participate in other AWS legal projects, including managing issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and driving simplification efforts.Basic Qualifications- 10+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalentPreferred Qualifications- Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent- Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent- In-house experience at a technology or internet company.- Ability to set, drive strategy, and provide guidance to the team.- Ability to manage multiple projects at once, to exercise sound judgment in mission-critical situations, and to work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $164,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.