Amazon
Senior Corporate Counsel - Global Trade, AWS Legal
Arlington, VA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Education
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, due to applicable export control laws.
About the job
Provides legal counsel on export controls and emerging regulatory issues, helping AWS and Amazon develop compliant business strategies for technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
What you'll do
- Advise business and legal teams on export control matters and emerging regulations.
- Translate complex legal frameworks into practical business guidance and compliance strategies.
- Collaborate across teams to support AWS global initiatives and technological advancements.
What they ask for
- Comprehensive knowledge of export control and strategic control laws.
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
- Experience communicating complex concepts effectively in writing and verbally, and managing complex, fast-moving issues.
- Must meet the stated export-control eligibility requirement: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice to have
- A mix of corporate law firm and in-house experience.
- Technology-sector legal compliance experience.
AI focus
Provides legal solutions for emerging technologies, including AI and quantum computing.
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