Job Description:
Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a commercial lawyer to fill the position of Associate Corporate Counsel in Sydney. The role will support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and growing business at the forefront of the cloud computing and IT service industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* This Associate Corporate Counsel will support AWS's Sales, Marketing and Business Development activities around the Asia-Pacific region, with primary focus on Australia & New Zealand.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting a range of IT service agreements, technology licensing agreements and other high-value agreements with AWS's enterprise customers and partners.
* They will also lead key regional and global initiatives to address emerging regulatory and policy issues, and to support the growth of AWS's business.
Day-to-Day Activities:
* Providing strategic and day-to-day advice for senior executives and other leaders.
* Working on key business development initiatives, global expansion activities, and regulatory issues.
* Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) from a leading law school.
* Currently admitted to practice law.
* 2+ years of legal experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience at a leading law firm or technology company.
* Familiarity with IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing, AI/ML, or consulting contracts.
* Familiarity with privacy and data protection laws.
* Transactional experience
Benefits:
Our inclusive culture empowers us to deliver the best results for our customers. We offer:
* Equity compensation.
Others:
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.