Senior Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs

Microsoft Corporation • Redmond, WA • 3h ago

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?Senior Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs, you?will lead a team providing?legal advice?and?counsel to the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division within Microsoft.?This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology development, manufacturing, supply chain, 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

Responsibilities

Legal Advice and Counsel

Serve as one of the primary legal?advisors for the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division and manage a team of attorneys.

Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business issues.

Serve as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives.?

Manage a wide variety of negotiations and transactions with unique IP and technology issues related to semiconductor and other hardware development, manufacturing?and?logistics, supply chain 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 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 increases efficiencies.

Team Leadership and Management

Support and guide a team of attorneys who support the 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 Qualifications?

Juris Doctorate Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years' experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of IP and technology transactions; supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and procurement; and related counseling?to executive business leaders.

OR equivalent experience.?

Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications?

Demonstrated experience advising on and negotiating agreements for cutting-edge technology, including semiconductors. ?

Ability to contribute effectively by working independently and efficiently on projects in a fast-paced environment?while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.?

Ability to demonstrate sound and practical business judgement in ambiguous situations.?

Legal Counsel M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $147,000 - $258,000 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 $185,900 - $278,900 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. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

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