Legal Assistant, AWS Legal
Amazon.com Services LLC · Cupertino, United States · Legal
Full-time
About the role
We are looking for a smart and self-motivated individual to provide administrative assistance to our Amazon Web Services Products Legal team. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence to business teams, coordinating the execution of agreements, maintaining legal contracts, preparing status reports, improving processes, performing general office tasks (such as calendaring, filing, and budget tracking), and coordinating other legal and administrative matters with business groups.
Key job responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end execution of commercial agreements across the APJ region, including tracking signature workflows and maintaining contract databases
- Draft and send routine correspondence to business teams regarding contract status, next steps, and outstanding items
- Maintain and organize legal contract repositories, ensuring documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable
- Prepare weekly and monthly status reports on contract pipeline, open matters, and team workload
- Manage calendaring, scheduling, and logistics for the legal team
- Track and reconcile team budget and vendor invoices
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency
- Coordinate with business groups on administrative and legal matters, serving as a reliable point of contact
A day in the life
The Legal Assistant would start your day reviewing incoming contract requests and prioritizing execution tasks. They might spend the morning coordinating signature workflows for several commercial agreements, following up with business stakeholders on outstanding items, and updating the team's contract tracker. After lunch, they could be preparing a status report for the weekly team meeting, filing executed agreements, and responding to queries from business teams about contract timelines, or other process and administrative related tasks. Throughout the day, they’ll manage the team's calendar, flag urgent items, and look for ways to make processes smoother. No two days are exactly alike — they’ll balance routine administrative tasks with ad hoc requests, all while keeping the team organized and on track.
About the team
Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward-
thinking group dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance.
- 1+ years of administrative assistant experience
- Knowledge of basic computer business applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Experience handling confidential information
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, CA, Cupertino - 25.33 - 44.37 USD hourly
Key job responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end execution of commercial agreements across the APJ region, including tracking signature workflows and maintaining contract databases
- Draft and send routine correspondence to business teams regarding contract status, next steps, and outstanding items
- Maintain and organize legal contract repositories, ensuring documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable
- Prepare weekly and monthly status reports on contract pipeline, open matters, and team workload
- Manage calendaring, scheduling, and logistics for the legal team
- Track and reconcile team budget and vendor invoices
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency
- Coordinate with business groups on administrative and legal matters, serving as a reliable point of contact
A day in the life
The Legal Assistant would start your day reviewing incoming contract requests and prioritizing execution tasks. They might spend the morning coordinating signature workflows for several commercial agreements, following up with business stakeholders on outstanding items, and updating the team's contract tracker. After lunch, they could be preparing a status report for the weekly team meeting, filing executed agreements, and responding to queries from business teams about contract timelines, or other process and administrative related tasks. Throughout the day, they’ll manage the team's calendar, flag urgent items, and look for ways to make processes smoother. No two days are exactly alike — they’ll balance routine administrative tasks with ad hoc requests, all while keeping the team organized and on track.
About the team
Our legal team at AWS is a collaborative, forward-
thinking group dedicated to supporting one of the most innovative technology companies globally. We don't just practice law; we help shape the future of AI and cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable guidance.
Basic qualifications
- 1+ years of professional or military experience- 1+ years of administrative assistant experience
- Knowledge of basic computer business applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Experience handling confidential information
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in contract management- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Cupertino - 25.33 - 44.37 USD hourly