Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS, Global Trade
Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with Amazon’s legal department.
We are seeking a skilled attorney to support international trade, transportation, logistics, and supply chain matters for our expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) business in APAC. This includes providing counsel on emerging trade laws on innovative technology such as AI, quantum, and semiconductors; advising on export controls and import/Customs matters; leading regulatory engagements; collaborating globally to develop innovative international trade, transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions; and offering guidance on forthcoming regulations and enforcement trends. The role involves working directly with business units and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will provide strategic input on legal and business decisions, navigate complex regulatory environments, and employ creative approaches to problem-solving.
Key job responsibilities
This position plays a crucial role in supporting AWS's global expansion and requires a talented and motivated individual capable of managing a broad range of matters in a rapidly evolving business landscape. This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team that is leading exciting and pioneering global initiatives as part of a business that is making history. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.
Minimum Requirements:
- J.D. degree or international equivalent from an accredited law school
- 2+ years of post-qualification legal experience as a licensed attorney
- Knowledge of export control/strategic control laws
- Knowledge of import/Customs laws, including tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin rules
- Ability to work independently, decisively, and creatively, while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple projects at once and competing deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment, even in ambiguous situations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications, or equivalent
- Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to be challenged, and the ability to be a partner to business stakeholders
- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
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