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Head of Energy and Water, AWS Legal

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Hybrid (Seattle, WA)$195k - $263.8kFull-timePosted today

About the role

Global leadership role leading the AWS Energy and Water legal team, partnering with business, technical and policy leaders to shape energy and water strategy for AWS infrastructure, including regulatory, procurement, and carbon-free energy initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the legal strategy and execution for how AWS engages with utilities, power producers and regulators, enables new infrastructure, and supports innovative, carbon-free energy projects.
  • Manage a globally distributed team of transactional and regulatory experts.
  • Oversee energy and water matters including first-of-kind deal structures, high-stakes regulatory engagements, and large renewable energy procurement programs.
  • Advise senior AWS leadership on energy procurement strategy, regulatory/compliance landscape, and complex disputes.
  • Support Amazon's Climate Pledge to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
  • 3+ years of direct people management (managing managers or senior individual contributors)
  • At least 10 years’ post-qualification legal experience in energy infrastructure projects (including construction, financing, regulatory strategy and/or procurement)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisive legal recommendations to senior leaders in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Skills

Required:Juris Doctor (JD)Bar admissionEnergy regulatory experienceNegotiation and deal structuring

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
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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