Corporate Counsel, Energy & Water Legal

About the role

Join AWS to shape the future of cloud and AI infrastructure by advising on transformative energy and water transactions that power our global expansion. You'll work on complex, high-value deals-many of them first-of-kind-while supporting our commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040 through one of the world's largest renewable energy procurement programs.

Key job responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex energy project agreements including power purchase agreements, utility special contracts, and power generation and interconnection arrangements
• Provide legal counsel on the interaction between deal structures, grid interconnection processes, and regulatory requirements in the energy sector
• Lead transactions from initial concept through closing, managing multiple workstreams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Support AWS's renewable energy procurement program by advising on transaction structures, risk allocation, and compliance with applicable energy regulations
• Collaborate with business development, infrastructure, and sustainability teams to identify legal solutions that advance both business objectives and climate commitments

A day in the life

As a Corporate Counsel on our Energy & Water Legal team, you'll take the lead on structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex energy project agreements including utility special contracts, power purchase agreements, and power generation and interconnection arrangements.

Your work will span multiple deal phases-from initial concept through closing-where you'll analyze how deal structures interact with grid interconnection processes and evolving energy regulations. You'll collaborate with our business development, infrastructure, and sustainability teams to navigate the technical and legal complexities of energy transactions.

Some days you'll be deep in contract language; other days you'll be advising stakeholders on regulatory implications or exploring innovative deal structures that haven't been tried before.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
• 5+ years of transactional experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, or project financing domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy regulatory matters or proceedings
• Mix of private practice experience, and experience at a utility, regulator, or power producer
• Familiarity with grid interconnection processes and transmission planning

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually