Corporate Counsel, AWS Public Sector

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented public sector lawyer to support Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is at the forefront of cloud computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, browsers and more.As part of the AWS public sector legal team, the successful candidate will support AWS’s public sector sales team by negotiating, drafting, and advising on a wide range of technology licensing agreements with public sector entities and private‑sector customers, such as systems integrators and resellers/distributors. Typical transactions range from standard contracts to complex, high‑dollar‑value strategic enterprise agreements, framework agreements, and responses to requests for proposals and quotes. The successful candidate will also provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a day‑to‑day basis, and help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.Travel, including international travel, will be required.Basic Qualifications 5+ years of legal experienceJuris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent5+ years of public sector focused transactional and technology licensing legal experienceSubstantive knowledge of U.S. government procurement processes and contracting laws, rules, and regulationsExperience engaging with U.S. government contracting officials, system integrators, prime contractors, or resellersPreferred Qualifications Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in‑house workExperience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalentExperience as a legal advisor to government procurement officialsA background in software licensing (including open source), web services/cloud computing or telecommunicationsDemonstrated experience negotiating and drafting technology licensing agreements with public sector resellers, distributors, and systems integrators serving U.S. government agencies, state/local governments, and other public sector customersSecurity Clearance: Preferred for Candidates to have an active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearanceAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/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