Head of Energy and Water, AWS Legal
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $195,000 to $263,800
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 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Seattle, WA
- Arlington, VA
About this job
Amazon’s Legal department is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead the AWS Energy and Water legal team. This is a global leadership role, responsible for partnering with business, technical and policy leaders to shape the energy and water strategy for the most extensive cloud infrastructure in the world, during a generational infrastructure build-out.
In this role, you will lead the legal strategy and execution for how AWS engages with utilities, power producers and regulators, enables new infrastructure, and supports innovative, carbon-free energy projects. You will manage a globally distributed team of transactional and regulatory experts, and oversee an industry-leading portfolio of complex energy and water matters including first-of-kind deal structures, high-stakes engagements in energy regulatory proceedings, and one of the world’s largest renewable energy procurement programs. You will advise senior AWS leadership on energy procurement strategy, the rapidly evolving regulatory and compliance landscape, and complex disputes – and directly support Amazon's ambitious Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.
This is a unique opportunity for a legal leader who desires global impact on the energy and datacenter infrastructure landscape.
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 3+ years of direct people management, including managing managers or senior individual contributors experience
- At least 10 years’ post-qualification legal experience in energy infrastructure projects (including construction, financing, regulatory strategy and/or procurement)
- Demonstrated capability to work independently and make decisive legal recommendations to senior leaders in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent
- Demonstrated capability to identify and execute on opportunities (including through use of AI) to scale and simplify legal operations and empower business teams to self-service
- Energy regulatory experience
- Experience with emerging and carbon-free energy sources and technologies
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 - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($195,000) is above 84% of the 69 Legal roles in Washington listed on this site. 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 listingHead of Energy and Water, AWS Legal$195,000 to $263,800
Principal Technical Program Manager, Fauna$194,700 to $263,400
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Mgr III, Cloud HDE - AMZ10322410$195,915 to $236,900
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Principal Business Development Manager - Tech Omnichannel Grocery Ads, Grocery Ads$193,700 to $262,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Head of Energy and Water, AWS Legal (this listing) | $195,000 - $263,800 |
| Principal Technical Program Manager, Fauna | $194,700 - $263,400 |
| Principal TPM - Partner Marketplace, Partner Tech | $194,700 - $263,400 |
| Principal Technical Program Manager, Special Projects | $194,700 - $263,400 |
| Mgr III, Cloud HDE - AMZ10322410 | $195,915 - $236,900 |
| Head of Academic Partners & Programs, Fauna Robotics | $193,700 - $262,000 |
| Principal Business Development Manager - Tech Omnichannel Grocery Ads, Grocery Ads | $193,700 - $262,000 |
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 - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
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