Contract Specialist @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. This Contract Specialist role supports AWS Professional Services and AWS Legal by operationalizing the contract creation process for Statements of Work (SOWs) and related contracting structures. You will draft, review, and manage contracts to ensure alignment with both business and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end contracting process for SOWs and commercial agreements.
- Identify and implement operational improvements and enhancements.
- Communicate daily with cross-functional teams including Sales, Legal, Operations and Management.
- Recruit, onboard, train and influence fellow Contract Specialists.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Drive continuous process improvements and long-term solutions.
- Act as the subject matter expert in contract creation.
About The Team & AWS
This role is part of the World Wide Revenue Operations (WWRO) team, which supports Sales, Marketing, and Support across AWS. AWS values diverse experiences, an inclusive team culture and offers mentorship, career growth and work/life balance.
Basic and Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years contracting experience with expertise in drafting and reviewing contract terms.
- Proficiency in Excel including Pivot Tables, VLookups, and Charts.
- Preferred: 2+ years of Salesforce experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all functions and levels of the organization.
Compensation and Additional Information
The base pay for this position ranges from $61,200/year to $131,000/year depending on the geographic market. This role is on-site at AWS offices in Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX; or Arlington, VA. Remote work is not available.
Key skills/competency
- contract drafting
- contract review
- legal compliance
- process improvement
- Salesforce
- Excel
- SOW creation
- communication
- business operations
- stakeholder management
How to Get Hired at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant contracting and legal experience.
- Research AWS culture: Understand their cloud and legal integration.
- Tailor your cover letter: Emphasize process improvement skills.
- Prepare for case questions: Expect legal and operational scenarios.
- Network on LinkedIn: Connect with current AWS employees.