Good Launching Pad for Career in Tech but Limited Growth within Amazon - Associate Contracts Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Feb 13, 2021
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Pros

- Highly reputable company which will look good on your resume - Learn a lot about productivity/efficiency

Cons

- Many AWS legal departments have created a toxic environment. - Do not show any level of interest in retaining non-attorney talent. - Are not interested in developing their talent. For example, they do refuse to establish a clear career path for contracts managers or compliance specialists to become attorneys (even if they meet all other legal qualifications such as obtaining a JD and Bar Admission). - Attorneys make above market at Amazon... Compliance Specialists and Contracts Managers make well below market. After leaving Amazon, I received offers that were 30 to 50% above in total comp. All my other offers had a higher base salary and equity offer. - Contracts Managers in Amazon Legal make about 30% less than Contracts Specialists in other non-legal departments at Amazon.

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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