Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented Senior Compliance Specialist to join the AWS Law Enforcement Response (LER) team based in India. In this role, you will independently review and respond to law enforcement legal process, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and drive process improvements at the intersection of law, technology, and privacy. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate a bias for action—our work is intellectually challenging, mission-driven, and fast-paced.
Key job responsibilities
Independently review, analyze, and respond to law enforcement legal process received from government agencies
Ensure all requests are processed expeditiously and in compliance with applicable laws, while safeguarding the privacy and security of business and customer information
Serve as the subject matter expert on Indian law enforcement frameworks, including the IT Act (Sections 69/79), BNSS, and related regulations
Manage interactions with Indian government portals (e.g., SAHYOG) for receiving and responding to legal process
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, compliance playbooks, and process documentation
Identify opportunities to improve workflows and partner with engineering/product teams to develop tools and automation for legal compliance processes
Engage directly with Indian government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement bodies on process and compliance matters
Collaborate cross-functionally with U.S.-based legal team members, security teams, and business stakeholders to resolve complex or escalated requests
Monitor changes in Indian law and regulation that impact law enforcement response processes and recommend updates accordingly
In addition to India, support law enforcement response for other APAC jurisdictions as needed, including but not limited to Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and other countries where AWS operates
A day in the life As a Senior Compliance Specialist on the AWS Law Enforcement Response team based in India, you will start your day reviewing incoming law enforcement requests from government agencies for validity, scope, and compliance requirements. You will exercise independent judgment to determine appropriate responses, balancing legal obligations with customer privacy and data security.
Throughout the day, you will manage requests through government portals like SAHYOG, collaborate with your U.S.-based legal team via Slack and video calls, and escalate complex or novel issues as needed. You may engage directly with government agencies to clarify requests or negotiate scope. You will also dedicate time to process improvement, such as drafting updated SOPs or working with engineering partners on tool enhancements and automation.
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No two days are exactly alike. You might spend one afternoon researching new regulatory developments under local law, and the next partnering with product teams on a portal enhancement. While India will be your primary focus, you will also support law enforcement requests from other APAC jurisdictions, giving you exposure to a variety of legal frameworks across the region.
About the team
The AWS Law Enforcement Response (LER) team sits within AWS Security Legal and is responsible for reviewing and responding to law enforcement requests — such as subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants — received from government agencies around the world. Our mission is to process these requests expeditiously and in full compliance with applicable law, while protecting the privacy and security of our customers' information.
India is a high-volume jurisdiction, and this role is critical to ensuring we meet our obligations while maintaining the highest standards of customer trust. While India will be your primary focus, you will also support law enforcement requests across other APAC jurisdictions, contributing to the team's regional coverage and developing expertise across multiple legal frameworks. You will be joining a collaborative, mission-driven team that takes pride in the important work we do at the intersection of law, technology, and privacy.
Basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
2+ years of Law Enforcement Response Law experience
5+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations involving competing legal, business, and customer interests
2+ years of experience responding to law enforcement legal process (e.g., court orders) or equivalent government/regulatory compliance experience
Preferred qualifications
Experience establishing processes, workflows, standard procedures and change management
Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
Experience with Indian law enforcement and regulatory frameworks, including IT Act (Section 69/79), BNSS, and related rules and guidelines
Familiarity with Indian government portals (e.g., SAHYOG) and processes for law enforcement requests
Experience with international law enforcement frameworks and cross-border data disclosure issues
Experience working with engineering or product teams to develop tools or automation for legal compliance workflows
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