--- title: Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal role in Arlington, VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/corporate-counsel-aws-products-legal-at-amazon-01a16b48-2faa-7882-821a-e41d76f33110 date: 2026-10-24T02:49:04Z og_description: Join Amazon as Corporate Counsel, AWS Products Legal in Arlington, VA. Pays $153.9K–$208.2K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oh5zej.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Arlington, VA | | **Salary** | $153.9K/yr - $208.2K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $181,000 – $199,000 a year (median $181,000). ## Description Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to provide products counseling support within Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS offers a wide range of IT products and services for cloud customers, including on-demand compute, storage, database, messaging, and other software-as-service products. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will serve as an attorney supporting Amazon’s internal developer experience organization and the AWS developer tools organization. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation, software development tooling, and cloud security products. You will advise on the legal and compliance framework for AI-assisted coding tools, counsel teams on data governance, advise on IP and open-source strategy, and provide legal guidance on security-related product incidents. A day in the life In a typical day of a Corporate Counsel in AWS Products Legal, you may conduct meetings with several of your client teams to discuss developer offerings, provide advice on draft contracts to a business lead, develop a strategy document for a novel legal issue impacting AWS, and attend a meeting with business leaders to review an important project. About the team Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward- thinking group dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance. ## Basic Qualifications \- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience \- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent \- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive) \- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities \- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience in Intellectual Property (IP) Law \- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent \- Experience with AI/ML technologies \- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications, cloud computing services or equivalent 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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. 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