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This role will provide a blend of product, regulatory, and security counseling to AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) teams dedicated to customer-facing product offerings focused on defense and intelligence use cases, logical and hardware security, supply chain resiliency and regulations, and infrastructure audit responses. This is a growing and high-impact area within AWS, evidenced by increasing shift of defense and intelligence customers to the cloud, heightened regulatory/customer interest in supply chain, and global interest in regulating supply chain based on sovereignty, security, or resiliency.
This role provides a blend of counseling and strategic advice across security, compliance, supply chain risk disciplines, and product counseling. This role will manage a small team of individuals with diverse skills and types of work, and directly support multiple senior AIS leaders.
We expect this role to own and deliver on diverse and complex transactions and projects simultaneously. Successful candidates will possess a clear and concise communication style, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and effectively collaborate across multiple internal teams and with customers and counterparties.
Key job responsibilities
- Analyzing, interpreting, and applying audit requirements, contract obligations, and regulations related to AIS hardware and supply chain security and resiliency
- Advocating internally and with customers/regulators to shape requirements that work for cloud architecture and our global supply chain
- Supporting security incident response for AIS (3,600+ high-severity events annually; ~10% requiring legal involvement)—often high-stakes, time-sensitive, and requiring rapid escalation
- Leading customer contract reviews and negotiations, including crafting counterproposals during multi-billion-dollar transactions
- Counseling through product launches, including transactional support for bespoke hardware, addressing compliance/privacy concerns, etc.
- Building mechanisms and compliance frameworks—e.g., automated supplier diligence tooling, ADC requirement tracking, IP hygiene protocols
- Counseling AIS leadership on legal and compliance risks, distilling inputs from competing stakeholders, and driving high-stakes decisions under ambiguity
- Managing and developing direct reports (currently 4 attorneys), including coaching on promotion readiness and calibrating work product
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 10+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience – in product counseling and regulatory work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
This role will provide a blend of product, regulatory, and security counseling to AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) teams dedicated to customer-facing product offerings focused on defense and intelligence use cases, logical and hardware security, supply chain resiliency and regulations, and infrastructure audit responses. This is a growing and high-impact area within AWS, evidenced by increasing shift of defense and intelligence customers to the cloud, heightened regulatory/customer interest in supply chain, and global interest in regulating supply chain based on sovereignty, security, or resiliency.
This role provides a blend of counseling and strategic advice across security, compliance, supply chain risk disciplines, and product counseling. This role will manage a small team of individuals with diverse skills and types of work, and directly support multiple senior AIS leaders.
We expect this role to own and deliver on diverse and complex transactions and projects simultaneously. Successful candidates will possess a clear and concise communication style, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and effectively collaborate across multiple internal teams and with customers and counterparties.
Key job responsibilities
- Analyzing, interpreting, and applying audit requirements, contract obligations, and regulations related to AIS hardware and supply chain security and resiliency
- Advocating internally and with customers/regulators to shape requirements that work for cloud architecture and our global supply chain
- Supporting security incident response for AIS (3,600+ high-severity events annually; ~10% requiring legal involvement)—often high-stakes, time-sensitive, and requiring rapid escalation
- Leading customer contract reviews and negotiations, including crafting counterproposals during multi-billion-dollar transactions
- Counseling through product launches, including transactional support for bespoke hardware, addressing compliance/privacy concerns, etc.
- Building mechanisms and compliance frameworks—e.g., automated supplier diligence tooling, ADC requirement tracking, IP hygiene protocols
- Counseling AIS leadership on legal and compliance risks, distilling inputs from competing stakeholders, and driving high-stakes decisions under ambiguity
- Managing and developing direct reports (currently 4 attorneys), including coaching on promotion readiness and calibrating work product
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 10+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience – in product counseling and regulatory work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 195,000.00 - 263,800.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon27
- EcoVadis3
- Chewy2
- AbbVie2
- CRUSOE2
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- Technology & Software17
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces14
- Retail13
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Trucking1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate legal counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- Three or more years of experience in corporate, commercial, or transactional legal practice
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts independently
- Familiarity with corporate governance, entity management, and board reporting obligations
- Experience advising on employment law, data privacy, or regulatory compliance matters
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools or legal operations software
Tips for Your Corporate Legal Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to the industry
Corporate legal counsel roles in fintech carry different expectations than those in healthcare or energy. Highlight the specific regulatory frameworks you've worked in, whether that's HIPAA, SEC reporting, or FERC, so hiring teams see relevant expertise immediately.
Quantify your contract review volume
Hiring managers want to know the scale you've operated at. Mention how many contracts you reviewed or negotiated per quarter, the deal sizes you touched, or the litigation matters you managed to close, rather than listing responsibilities in general terms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate legal counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by practice area
General counsel teams hire specialists. Search for openings that name your strongest area, such as M&A, data privacy, or intellectual property, rather than applying broadly to every corporate legal counsel listing and hoping your background translates.
Prepare for a business-judgment interview round
Many in-house interviews include a scenario where you advise a fictional business unit on a legal risk. Practice giving structured recommendations that weigh legal exposure against commercial priorities, not just identifying what the law says.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
Once you have an offer, ask about reporting structure, whether you'll have outside counsel budget authority, and what the escalation path looks like for bet-the-company matters. These details define the actual role more than the title does.
Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate legal counsels?
The most active employers for corporate legal counsels right now are Amazon, EcoVadis, and Chewy, and the most openings are in Washington, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly strong in technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors.
How many corporate legal counsel jobs are remote?
About 60% of corporate legal counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible legal roles available in-house. Contract review, employment advisory, and data privacy work tend to be the sub-specializations most frequently offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How do you become a corporate legal counsel?
You typically start by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar in your target state, and spending several years at a law firm building transactional or litigation experience before moving in-house. Most companies prefer candidates who have handled the type of work their business generates, so aligning your practice area with a specific industry early makes the transition faster.
How do you get hired as a corporate legal counsel with little experience?
Target companies that run formal in-house clerkship or junior counsel programs, which are more common in large technology and financial services firms. Emphasize any client-facing contract work, secondments to in-house teams, or pro bono corporate matters you handled at a firm. Roles titled assistant counsel or associate counsel often have lower experience thresholds and serve as the realistic entry point.
What does the corporate legal counsel interview process look like?
Most in-house hiring processes include an initial screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or deputy general counsel focused on your practice area and judgment calls you've made. A final round typically involves meeting business stakeholders or completing a practical exercise, such as reviewing a contract or drafting a short memo on a hypothetical legal issue the company actually faces.
Where can I find and apply to corporate legal counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate legal counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and practice area, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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