Legal Counsel – Cloud Services & Commercial Transactions at AWS India

July 9, 2025by canonsphere

About the Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a global leader in cloud computing and digital transformation solutions, is looking to hire a talented Associate Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Department in Gurugram, India. AWS is known for its broad suite of services including computing, storage, machine learning, quantum technologies, IoT, and robotics — and this role is key to supporting its growth in India.


Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support AWS’s Indian business operations, primarily handling:

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with a range of clients — from startups to large enterprises — and technology partners

  • Advising on cloud service contracts, IT partnerships, digital training, and transformation consulting

  • Offering legal guidance to senior management and business stakeholders

  • Addressing regulatory compliance and managing legal challenges in ongoing business relationships

  • Participating in broader legal projects within the Amazon Legal team as required

This position demands a high level of independence, enthusiasm for technology, and strong problem-solving skills in dynamic business scenarios.


Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of legal experience

  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution

  • Licensed to practice law in India or other major jurisdictions such as the US or UK

  • Solid experience in transactional law, drafting, and negotiations from a reputed law firm or in-house legal team

  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken


Preferred Qualifications

  • In-house legal experience at a technology company or a technology-focused practice at a law firm

  • Expertise in IT and technology contracting, outsourcing, or licensing

  • Familiarity with legal matters related to intellectual property, data privacy, and competition law


Work Culture & Inclusion

Amazon fosters an inclusive workplace, empowering its teams to deliver the best results. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, you can request assistance through Amazon’s official support channels.

For more information, visit: Amazon Accommodations


Location: AWS India – Gurugram, Haryana
Department: Amazon Legal – Commercial & Cloud Services

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