Legal Counsel Intern - Trusted Technology Group Accessibility Team at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

12470.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Matters, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Accessibility, Legal Risk Management, Process Improvement, Client Support, Legal Advice, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Data Review, Template Revision, Operational Efficiency, Feedback, Business Counsel, Subject Matter Expertise

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. As part of the Trusted Technology Group Accessibility Team, the Legal Counsel Intern will Manage Legal matters and provide corporate ad commercial legal services to in-house clients, and counsel business partners and executives on issues relating to the accessibility of Microsoft's products and services. This includes reviewing legal data, advising the organization on appropriate legal action, and identifying legal risks and developing solutions and mitigation strategies. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You'll be empowered to build community, explore your passions, and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Learn more about our cultural attributes. Responsibilities Acts as an accessibility subject matter expert; executes routine to moderate-impact legal matters; provides support (e.g., revises templates, answers client questions about legal process) to higher-level attorneys. Serves as a contributor to clients and colleagues about accessibility legal and related business matters. Provides input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role; identifies opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications Minimum/Required Qualifications Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree OR Legal Apprenticeship Must have at least one quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship. The base pay range for this internship is USD $5690.00 - $11430.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7420.00 - $12470.00 per month. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. * Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel Intern will manage legal matters and provide corporate and commercial legal services to in-house clients. This includes advising on accessibility issues related to Microsoft's products and services and identifying legal risks.