Corporate Counsel, AWS Marketing and Communications
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $153,900 to $208,200
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA +1 more
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- LocationSeattle, WA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Seattle, WA
- Arlington, VA
About this job
Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Corporate Counsel and become a trusted legal advisor to our Marketing and Communications teams as we shape the future of cloud computing. You'll navigate complex legal challenges, negotiate high-impact commercial agreements, and drive meaningful process improvements while working alongside a collaborative legal team that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal counsel to AWS Marketing and Communications teams on a range of complex legal matters, including regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation
- Negotiate and draft commercial agreements that protect AWS's interests while fostering strong business relationships
- Analyze novel legal issues and develop thoughtful solutions in ambiguous situations
- Collaborate with colleagues across the legal department and other business teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive legal support
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the legal function
A day in the life
As Corporate Counsel supporting AWS Marketing and Communications, you'll engage with multifaceted legal matters that span compliance, commercial negotiations, and strategic counsel. Your day might include reviewing marketing campaigns for regulatory compliance, negotiating vendor agreements with external partners, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address emerging legal questions, and identifying opportunities to streamline our legal processes. You'll work within our larger legal department while also building strong relationships with the marketing and communications leaders you support, helping them navigate complex decisions with confidence and clarity.
About the team
We are a collaborative legal team committed to supporting AWS's continued growth and innovation in cloud computing. Our team values inclusive perspectives and recognizes that strong legal counsel comes from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're building a culture where attorneys from various practice areas—whether litigation, corporate transactions, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, or other specialties—contribute their unique expertise to solve complex problems. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, learn about cloud computing and emerging technologies, and work alongside colleagues who are genuinely invested in your professional development and success.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
- Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies
- Experience with in-house work at a technology or internet company
- Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
- Experience advising on privacy laws
- Experience in using AI for legal research, contract analysis, document review, and simplification efforts
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, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($153,900) is above 74% of the 91 Marketing roles in Washington listed on this site. Their median floor is $141,000; the middle half runs from $123,350 to $151,950.
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 listingCorporate Counsel, AWS Marketing and Communications$153,900 to $208,200
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Corporate Counsel, AWS Marketing and Communications (this listing) | $153,900 - $208,200 |
| Senior Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) - VECTOR Team | $155K - $210K |
| Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security | $155K - $210K |
| Sr. Creative Manager, Brand Creative | $155,100 - $209,800 |
| Principal Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon Customer Service | $155,100 - $209,800 |
| Technical Program Manager III - AMZ26509.1 | $154,785 - $201,200 |
| Principal HRBP, AWS HR | $154,700 - $209,300 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle • US, VA, Arlington
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
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