Senior Corporate Counsel, AWS Regulatory Risk & Compliance

Amazon?s Legal Department is seeking a talented and experienced product safety and compliance attorney to support Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS provides Innovative cloud computing services and IT infrastructure to public and private clients around the globe, including on-demand compute capacity, data storage, machine learning, and more. The successful candidate will join the AWS Legal Regulatory Risk Management & Compliance team, focusing on product safety and compliance across a diverse array of hardware in AWS?s global data center infrastructure. You will be part of a team that counsels Amazon?s cloud business on a broad range of regulatory, sustainability, environmental, trade, safety and compliance matters.

Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, pragmatic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Key job responsibilities

Working cross-functionally with business and technical teams to shape our operational compliance strategy

Advising the business on trends and upcoming regulatory changes and how to influence them

Driving global harmony across program areas

Counseling compliance partner teams on cross-regional issues that arise throughout the supply chain and infrastructure life cycle (from region expansion to operations and decommissioning)

Advising on regulations concerning the design, development, manufacture, procurement, distribution, use and disposition of novel data center equipment and innovative devices

Working directly with various AWS business functions, including supply chain, procurement, design, engineering, product safety, construction and operations

Collaborating with attorneys across the globe (and throughout Amazon) to develop innovative solutions

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of legal experience

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent

3+ years of legal experience with global regulations attaching to the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, handling, and disposition of hardware products

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with global chemicals regulations

A combination of law firm, in-house, or government experience

Common sense, strong organizational and project management skills, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company?s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $164,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information,

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https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.