Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a talented public sector lawyer to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other Amazon.com businesses selling to U.S. public sector customers. AWS is at the forefront of the “cloud” computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, browsers and more.
This attorney will support AWS’s public sector business teams negotiating technology licensing agreements, supporting compliance activities, and advising on new programs and solutions for government customers and commercial customers operating in the public sector space. This attorney will provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation for business leaders, and analyze and resolve contract issues. The successful candidate will be a fast learner who is detail-oriented and able to work independently and comfortably while making decisions in ambiguous situations. Compensation will be based on experience and includes equity compensation.
A day in the life
Each day varies, but includes providing day-to-day legal support for the program and operations teams, such as answering questions, addressing various legal issues and implementing solutions.
About the team
The team is a fast-paced, tightly-knit, and diverse legal team that delights in building, innovating and simplifying for its business partners and customers.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• J.D. and admitted to at least one state bar
• 5+ years of transactional experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience with public sector contracting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong technology licensing or transactional experience
• Knowledge of general laws relating to government contracting
• Ability to work independently and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• A background in software licensing (including open source), web services / cloud computing, or telecommunications is highly preferred
• Experience negotiating and drafting technology licensing agreements with government customers
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,100/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.