Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

About the role

Amazon's Legal Department seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel to support the transformation of Australia's technology landscape through strategic cloud initiatives. The role involves providing day‑to‑day legal counsel to AWS teams across infrastructure, product and security.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to customers, business and stakeholder teams on cloud‑related matters.
• Contribute to projects, negotiate contracts and devise strategies to accelerate digital infrastructure development.
• Support security governance, assurance, compliance and risk management functions.
• Develop creative, business‑centric legal solutions and build processes that balance risk with operational flexibility.
• Occasional domestic and international travel as required.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Government security clearance.
• Law degree (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent) and admission to practice law in Australia or another common‑law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years post‑admission legal experience, either in‑house or in private practice.
• Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology and able to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

Required skills

• Experience in the legal and commercial environment of cloud computing, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity or telecommunications.
• Familiarity with Australian government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g., PSPF, ISM, DSPF).
• Experience with public‑sector procurement and engagement with government, policy‑makers and regulators.