Corporate Counsel, Energy & Water Legal
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 (5 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Seattle, WA
- Arlington, VA
About this job
Join AWS to shape the future of cloud and AI infrastructure by advising on transformative energy and water transactions that power our global expansion. You'll work on complex, high-value deals—many of them first-of-kind—while supporting our commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040 through one of the world's largest renewable energy procurement programs.
Key job responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex energy project agreements including power purchase agreements, utility special contracts, and power generation and interconnection arrangements
- Provide legal counsel on the interaction between deal structures, grid interconnection processes, and regulatory requirements in the energy sector
- Lead transactions from initial concept through closing, managing multiple workstreams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Support AWS's renewable energy procurement program by advising on transaction structures, risk allocation, and compliance with applicable energy regulations
- Collaborate with business development, infrastructure, and sustainability teams to identify legal solutions that advance both business objectives and climate commitments
A day in the life
As a Corporate Counsel on our Energy & Water Legal team, you'll take the lead on structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex energy project agreements including utility special contracts, power purchase agreements, and power generation and interconnection arrangements. Your work will span multiple deal phases—from initial concept through closing—where you'll analyze how deal structures interact with grid interconnection processes and evolving energy regulations. You'll collaborate with our business development, infrastructure, and sustainability teams to navigate the technical and legal complexities of energy transactions. Some days you'll be deep in contract language; other days you'll be advising stakeholders on regulatory implications or exploring innovative deal structures that haven't been tried before.
About the team
We are a dedicated legal team supporting AWS's rapid expansion into energy procurement and infrastructure development. Our mission is to enable AWS to build the cloud and AI infrastructure our customers depend on while advancing our Climate Pledge commitment. We work closely with business partners across AWS to structure deals that are not only legally sound but also innovative and scalable. You'll join a collaborative group of attorneys and business professionals who are passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of technology, energy, and sustainability. Together, we're helping to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy while supporting one of the world's most ambitious corporate climate commitments.
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- 5+ years of transactional experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, or project financing domains
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in energy regulatory matters or proceedings
- Mix of private practice experience, and experience at a utility, regulator, or power producer
- Familiarity with grid interconnection processes and transmission planning
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
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($153,900) is above 48% of the 70 Legal roles in Washington listed on this site; 12 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $153,900; the middle half runs from $123,200 to $163,969.
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.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Corporate Counsel, Energy & Water Legal (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
- 2026-10-12
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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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