Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented attorney to play a pivotal role supporting the AWS Trust & Safety organization which is responsible for handling reports of abuse of AWS services. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including our Trust & Safety, Support, Security, Privacy, and Public Policy teams, as well as other Legal teams across AWS and Amazon.

This role provides critical guidance establishing internal policies and processes to combat and prevent the use of AWS services for the proliferation of abusive activity and material. This role also supports the launch of new services, including AI services, aligned with trust and safety industry best practices and global digital services regulations.

Key job responsibilities Manage trust and safety issues such as policy development and case escalations Support the launch of new products aligned with trust and safety best practices Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies A day in the life In a typical day, you may lead or attend meetings with your business partners to provide legal counsel on case escalations, policy development or customer engagement.

You may also provide guidance to the broader AWS Products legal team on trust and safety issues related to new product launches.

About The Team

You will join a diverse legal team that covers a broad range of business organizations including Customer Support, Trust & Safety, and Training & Certifications. We work closely with business stakeholders from across multiple functions. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team that values proactive partnership, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of post bar admission legal experience

Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities

Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Privacy Law

Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent

Experience with AI/ML technologies

Experience working with Trust & Safety organizations

Experience working with Security organizations

Experience advising on regulatory compliance, including interpretation and practical application of legislation and regulations

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.

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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, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

Company

• Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10516260