About the Organisation:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s leading cloud computing platform, is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel & Company Secretary to support its expanding operations in India.
Position Details:
Role: Associate Corporate Counsel & Company Secretary
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Term: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract
About the Role:
This position combines legal advisory, commercial contracting, compliance, and company secretarial responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with business, sales, marketing, and operational teams while supporting corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory
• Provide strategic legal advice to sales, marketing, product, and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Support business initiatives through practical legal guidance.
Commercial Contracts
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk allocation.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Indian corporate laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage board meetings, board resolutions, and statutory records.
• Handle corporate filings and secretarial compliances under the Companies Act.
Company Secretarial Functions
• Perform responsibilities associated with an Associate Company Secretary.
• Support governance frameworks and internal compliance processes.
Eligibility Criteria:
• LL.B. degree from a recognized Indian university.
• Valid Associate Membership (ACS) with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in:
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Contracting
- Corporate Compliance
- Governance and Secretarial Matters
Preferred Experience:
- High-growth technology companies
- Cloud computing businesses
- IT infrastructure companies
- SaaS businesses
Skills Required:
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Strong commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, business-focused environment.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Rare combination of legal counsel and company secretary responsibilities.
- Opportunity to work with one of the world’s largest technology companies.
- Significant exposure to technology, cloud, governance, and commercial transactions.
- Direct interaction with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong platform for long-term in-house legal and governance careers.
Application:
Apply through the employer’s application link : https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/3170095/associate-corporate-counsel-aws-legal?cmpid=SPLICX0248M&ss=paid&utm_campaign=cxro&utm_content=job_posting&utm_medium=social_media&utm_source=linkedin.com