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Amazon · 1 hour ago

Corporate Counsel, Real Estate/Colocation - AWS

positionSanta Monica, California, USA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$154K/yr - $208K/yr
date5+ years exp

Amazon is seeking a talented commercial real estate lawyer to fill the position of Legal Counsel – Real Estate/Colocation. In this pivotal role, you'll be the legal architect transforming cloud computing infrastructure through strategic real estate transactions and comprehensive legal support.

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Responsibilities

Structure, draft, and negotiate complex real estate agreements supporting AWS's worldwide data center portfolio
Provide comprehensive legal counsel on transactional matters, interpreting contracts with precision and strategic insight
Manage external counsel relationships and oversee portfolio of real estate transactions
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and legal operations
Resolve legal challenges in commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation inquiries

Qualification

Real estate lawContract negotiationLegal draftingCorporate law experienceProject managementClear communicationTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate transactional documents (i.e. leases, lease amendments, purchase and sale agreements, easements, development agreements, co-ownership agreements etc.)

Preferred

Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Benefits

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
Parental leave

Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
dateFounded in 1994
location
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people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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