Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $131,500 to $178,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (4 h ago) · observed since
About this job
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Legal team is looking for a talented attorney to support AWS, Amazon’s dynamic and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the cloud computing and service industry.
This Associate Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and will support AWS’s specialist sales, business development, and partner network teams. The successful candidate will be able to counsel business partners on a variety of complex legal issues; structure, draft, and negotiate agreements and program documents; and drive process-oriented improvements.
Key job responsibilities
- Support AWS’s specialist sales, business development, and partner network teams with strategic legal insights on various sales and business development initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally to launch and support sales programs and initiatives
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure legal alignment with business objectives
- Negotiate and draft complex enterprise and technology agreements across diverse business contexts
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel on policy, regulatory, and compliance matters related to cloud computing and technology services
A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic counseling on legal issues and collaborative problem-solving to unlock business opportunities. You’ll engage with AWS’s specialist sales, business development, partner network, product, policy, security, and operations teams. You’ll craft agreements and programs that drive AWS’s innovative cloud and AI technologies forward in support of our customers. From negotiating strategic contracts to providing legal guidance to business leaders, you'll be at the heart of AWS’s transformative work to empower customers through cutting-edge cloud solutions.
About the team
You will be joining a fast-paced, tightly knit, and diverse legal team that delights in building, innovating, and simplifying for its business partners and customers. As part of the team, you will participate in team-wide meetings, departmental goals, and collaborative projects. In this role, you will have access and visibility to both legal and business leadership.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience working cross functionally across several teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
- Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment
Amazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($131,500) is above 31% of the 69 Legal roles in Washington listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $153,900; the middle half runs from $123,200 to $164,652.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingAssociate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal$131,500 to $178,000
Sr. HR Business Partner, NACF$130,000 to $175,900
Sr. HR Business Partner, NACF$130,000 to $175,900
Senior HR Partner (L6) — Amazon Leo, Production Operations$130,000 to $175,900
Sr. HR Business Partner, NACF$130,000 to $175,900
Sr. HR Business Partner, SSD-FC$130,000 to $175,900
Sr. HR Business Partner , SSD-FC$130,000 to $175,900
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal (this listing) | $131,500 - $178,000 |
| Sr. HR Business Partner, NACF | $130,000 - $175,900 |
| Sr. HR Business Partner, NACF | $130,000 - $175,900 |
| Senior HR Partner (L6) — Amazon Leo, Production Operations | $130,000 - $175,900 |
| Sr. HR Business Partner, NACF | $130,000 - $175,900 |
| Sr. HR Business Partner, SSD-FC | $130,000 - $175,900 |
| Sr. HR Business Partner , SSD-FC | $130,000 - $175,900 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-14
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, Seattle - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
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