Lead Software Engineer, ML Network Stack - Annapurna Labs

About the role

Join Amazon's Legal Department as an Associate Corporate Counsel supporting AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership, negotiate complex cloud technology transactions, and develop innovative solutions that enable scalable legal support for a global client base. The role involves collaborating with sales and marketing teams to understand business objectives, advising on legal risks of new initiatives, managing disputes in existing commercial relationships, and addressing pre‑litigation inquiries. You will work alongside experienced attorneys passionate about cloud technology, contributing to a collaborative team focused on practical, innovative legal guidance that drives innovation and scales with AWS’s global growth.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize terms for complex, high‑value cloud technology transactions, demonstrating sound judgment in ambiguous situations and balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation guidance to AWS business team members, serving as a trusted advisor on transactional and commercial matters.
• Manage legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, working to resolve disputes and maintain strong client partnerships.
• Advise business leadership on legal risk associated with new business initiatives and market opportunities.
• Address pre‑litigation legal disputes and inquiries, working collaboratively with business teams to develop appropriate responses and resolutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• 2+ years of post‑bar admission legal experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with in‑house work at a technology or internet company.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, 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.
• Parental leave.
• Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of the total compensation package.