Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Public Sector
About the role
You'll provide strategic legal guidance that shapes how AWS partners with government and education organizations. In this role, you'll navigate complex government contracting regulations, negotiate technology licensing agreements, and ensure compliance across public sector relationships—directly influencing how these important institutions adopt cloud technology.
Key job responsibilities
- Review and analyze government solicitations, proposals, and regulatory requirements to assess legal implications and ensure compliance with applicable laws and procurement regulations
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize technology licensing agreements and contracts with public sector entities, addressing their specific compliance and operational needs
- Provide legal counsel to Sales, business, and executive teams on government contracting regulations, procurement requirements, and compliance obligations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Public Policy, and Security to address strategic legal matters and resolve customer inquiries regarding contract interpretation and regulatory compliance
About the team
The AWS Worldwide Public Sector Legal team supports government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare customers by providing strategic legal guidance on compliance, government contracting, and procurement matters. The team operates under Amazon's Leadership Principles, emphasizing customer obsession, innovation, and operational excellence. The culture values long-term thinking, empowering attorneys at all levels to be leaders while maintaining bar raising standards.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in transactional work, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Public Sector Law
- Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting laws, rules, and regulations