Principal Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

232800.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Intellectual Property, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, Process Improvement, AI Tooling, Technology Advisory, Cloud Infrastructure, Client Relationship Management, Business Strategy, Legal Compliance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft's Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization has an opportunity in the Infrastructure Legal Affairs team. This is an opportunity to ensure that Microsoft customers worldwide have the necessary cloud and AI infrastructure capacity to meet their needs and enable their AI transformation. In the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs, you will be part of a team providing legal advice and counsel to the Cloud Supply Chain Provisioning group in the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division within Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, procurement and intellectual property. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our Culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world. Responsibilities Legal Advice and Counsel Serve as the primary legal advisor for the Cloud Supply Chain Provisioning group in the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division. Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business issues. Serve as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives; at times with the assistance of outside counsel. Manage a wide variety of negotiations and transactions with unique IP and technology issues related to manufacturing and logistics, supply and procurement. Collaborate with specialists in trade, IP, and other CELA partners as needed to escalate and drive decisions. Solution Implementation and Process Improvement Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks. Manage and develop relationships with outside counsel and clients to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives. Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements including the development and deployment of AI tooling that increase efficiencies. Team Leadership and Management Support and guide a team of 3 attorneys who primarily support the Cloud Supply Chain Provisioning group in Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division and, where appropriate, also coordinate and work across Infrastructure Legal Affairs. Coach and define objectives and outcomes that enable your team to adapt and grow. Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction. Additional or preferred qualifications Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 5+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. 3+ years experience as an attorney in specialized practice area (e.g., tax, employment, copyright). 1+ year(s) in-house counsel experience. Demonstrated experience advising on cutting-edge technology, including semiconductors. #CELA Legal Counsel IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $132,200 - $232,800 per year. 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 $165,800 - $248,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-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 Principal Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice to the Cloud Supply Chain Provisioning group and manage negotiations related to manufacturing and logistics. They will also develop solutions to mitigate risks and support a team of attorneys.