CORPORATE COUNSEL, AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)

DESCRIPTION Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented lawyer to fill the position of Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services (AWS).
AWS is at the forefront of the cloud computing industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute, storage, database, messaging, and more.
AWS also develops advanced IOT, machine learning, and other devices and services.
This position will primarily support AWS's Sales and Marketing team across Latin America, with a focus on Brazil, including by negotiating, drafting and advising on strategic enterprise agreements and technology licensing agreements, and advising on regulatory and compliance issues, and assisting with marketing initiatives and global expansion.
Typical transactions will range from standard contracts to complex, high-dollar-value strategic agreements.
The role includes participating in other AWS legal projects, including managing legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
Lawyers at Amazon are trusted members of the business.
Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced.
Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations.
Sao Paulo, SP, BRA BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of legal experience - Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent - JD (or Brazilian or foreign equivalent) and membership in Brazilian Bar Association or equivalent - Business fluent Portuguese and English language skills (speaking and writing, including negotiating and agreement drafting) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Familiarity with IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications or cloud computing services - Transactional and technology licensing experience - Experience in public procurement, working with government or state owned entities - Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment - Ability to work independently and as a part of cross-functional teams