Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

About the role

Join the legal team working at the intersection of environmental law and the world's fastest-growing AI infrastructure business. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is building the cloud computing and AI infrastructure that powers the next generation of technology—and our environmental legal team plays a critical role in shaping how that infrastructure gets designed, permitted, and operated around the globe. We are seeking an experienced environmental attorney to join the AWS Legal Regulatory Risk Management & Compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Advising business and engineering teams on environmental requirements for new AI infrastructure, from site selection through construction and operations
• Developing and deploying AI-powered tools and technology solutions that enhance environmental compliance mechanisms at scale
• Engaging with community stakeholders, regulators, and elected officials regarding potential data center developments and data center regulations
• Shaping the environmental performance of AWS's global data center fleet through innovative compliance policies and programs
• Monitoring the regulatory landscape, advising the business on upcoming environmental changes, and crafting proactive compliance strategies
• Negotiating commercial transactions with environmental vendors and managing outside counsel
• Handling legal disputes and regulatory inquiries from national, subnational, and local agencies

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Legal experience in environmental compliance and litigation matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
• Previous data center compliance experience
• Demonstrated experience writing successfully for diverse audiences

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.