Job Opportunity at Amazon Web Services – Associate Corporate Counsel & Company Secretary (Fixed-Term, 3 Years)
About Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Since its launch in 2006, Amazon Web Services has led the way in delivering cloud computing services globally. AWS provides a broad range of IT solutions across areas such as storage, databases, machine learning, robotics, quantum computing, and digital transformation consulting. It enables businesses to move from capital-intensive infrastructure models to more agile, variable cost structures.
About the Opportunity
Amazon’s Legal Department is seeking a qualified lawyer and Company Secretary to join AWS in Gurugram. This is a fixed-term position for 3 years, designed to support AWS’s growing operations in India by integrating legal advisory functions with core company secretarial responsibilities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as both legal counsel and company secretary for AWS India.
- Work closely with internal teams across sales, marketing, product, and other departments to provide legal and strategic support.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, including regulatory filings, board meetings, and resolutions.
- Advise on compliance with Indian corporate laws, especially the Companies Act, and other applicable regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and corporate documents.
- Monitor regulatory developments and apply them in a business context.
- Provide input on data privacy, intellectual property, competition law, and IT-related legal concerns.
Eligibility Criteria
- LL.B. from a recognized Indian university
- Associate Company Secretary (ACS) with a valid membership from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- Minimum 3 years of legal experience, including:
- Work in corporate law at a law firm or legal department
- Experience in contract management, compliance, and corporate governance
- Familiarity with interpreting Indian laws and advising within a business environment
- Desirable:
- In-house experience in a technology company
- Understanding of technology agreements, IP, outsourcing, and data protection laws
Location
Gurugram
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through the application link provided- https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2944641/associate-corporate-counsel-aws-legal?cmpid=SPLICX0248M&ss=paid&utm_campaign=cxro&utm_content=job_posting&utm_medium=social_media&utm_source=linkedin.com
