--- title: Head Energy Water, AWS Legal at Amazon in Arlington, VA description: Amazon is hiring for the Head Energy Water, AWS Legal role in Arlington, VA. Pays $195K–$263.8K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-corporate-counsel-aws-legal-at-amazon-01a0fe0e-9b9d-70ef-99db-7d8138260f07 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Head Energy Water, AWS Legal in Arlington, VA. Pays $195K–$263.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/pigc7m.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** | $195K/yr - $263.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $178,000 – $199,000 a year (median $181,000). ## Description Amazon’s Legal department is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead the AWS Energy and Water legal team. This is a global leadership role, responsible for partnering with business, technical and policy leaders to shape the energy and water strategy for the most extensive cloud infrastructure in the world, during a generational infrastructure build-out. In this role, you will lead the legal strategy and execution for how AWS engages with utilities, power producers and regulators, enables new infrastructure, and supports innovative, carbon-free energy projects. You will manage a globally distributed team of transactional and regulatory experts, and oversee an industry-leading portfolio of complex energy and water matters including first-of-kind deal structures, high-stakes engagements in energy regulatory proceedings, and one of the world’s largest renewable energy procurement programs. You will advise senior AWS leadership on energy procurement strategy, the rapidly evolving regulatory and compliance landscape, and complex disputes – and directly support Amazon's ambitious Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. This is a unique opportunity for a legal leader who desires global impact on the energy and datacenter infrastructure landscape. ## Basic Qualifications \- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent \- 3+ years of direct people management, including managing managers or senior individual contributors experience \- At least 10 years’ post-qualification legal experience in energy infrastructure projects (including construction, financing, regulatory strategy and/or procurement) \- Demonstrated capability to work independently and make decisive legal recommendations to senior leaders in fast-paced, ambiguous environments ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent \- Demonstrated capability to identify and execute on opportunities (including through use of AI) to scale and simplify legal operations and empower business teams to self-service \- Energy regulatory experience \- Experience with emerging and carbon-free energy sources and technologies 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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