Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Infrastructure, APAC

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a talented Associate Corporate Counsel attorney to be based in Singapore to support Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com, with our growing construction, engineering and services procurement needs.
AWS is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, browsers and more. This attorney will support the AWS Infrastructure teams responsible for designing and building data centers and related infrastructure across APAC by drafting and negotiating contracts; developing and implementing compliance and training programs; and creating efficient contracting workflows. The role includes working directly with business and partner teams to provide day-to-day advice, resolve vendor management issues, and handle pre-litigation disputes. In this role, you will also interact with our Procurement, Public Policy, Public Relations, Finance, Compliance and Tax teams as well as manage outside counsel. Amazon offers its attorneys the opportunity to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· In-house experience with a global company
· Familiarity with services procurement
· Familiarity with engineering/construction/infrastructure contracts
· Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Juris Doctor (J.D.) or the international equivalent
· 2+ years of legal practice
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to travel throughout APAC and internationally as needed
· Common sense, enthusiastic, great judgment, and a good sense of humor