Principal Corporate Counsel Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

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Principal Corporate Counsel

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the ...

Location

United States , Bellevue

Salary:

132200.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
3+ years experience as a practicing attorney primarily in the area of competition and antitrust law or complex commercial and/or regulatory litigation
Analytical Thinking - The ability to collect business and techncial facts and marshal those facts for the purpose of providing internal competition law guidance and to respond to regulatory inquires
Judgment - The ability to apply the law to a complex commecial, regulatory and technical scenarios to obtain corporate objectives
Business Acumen - The ability to understand the parts of the business and their interrelationships
Relationship Management - The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, managers, customers, and vendors
Client Communications - The ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically and effectively to an audience that may include, staff, investors, stockholders, stakeholders, clients, and others verbally and through announcements, newsletters, memos, annual reports, status reports, and other media
Global Mindset - Knowledge and understanding of global cultures, including similarities and differences

Job Responsibility

Subject Expertise – demonstrate an ability to apply legal judgment to highly complex commecial and/or technical matters in the area of competition and antitrust law
Legal Advice and Counsel – act as the primary competition and antitrust advisor on important coprorate initiatives
identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other issues
serve as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives and advise them on the potential impact of competition and antitrust laws on the business
identify and engage stakeholders in Corporate, External and Legal Affairs and escalate and drive decisions
Regulatory Investigations – respond to global regulatory inquiries and investigations by drafting and coordinating written responses, requests for information, and formal submissions
leading internal factgathering efforts
preparing and supporting executives and other witnesses for interviews with regulators
and representing Microsoft in regulatory meetings, interviews, and hearings before competition authorities
Regulatory Compliance – work in partnership with one or more major business groups to ensure that the requirements of applicable market regulations and/or commitments are implmented in Microsoft’s products and services

Fulltime

Principal Corporate Counsel

Microsoft has an immediate opening for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experien...

Location

Brazil , São Paulo

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ year(s) experience as a practicing attorney in areas of public procurement
OR equivalent experience
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction
Proficient fluency reading, writing and speaking Brazilian Portuguese and English

Job Responsibility

Drafting, negotiating, and advising business clients relative to complex cloud computing, AI services, devices, professional and support services, framework agreements, and others with the Brazilian government industry customers
Providing strategic advice on industry procurements, various transaction agreements and acquisition methods, as well as procurement matters
including supporting RFx responses and protest matters
Providing strategic advice and guidance on rapidly changing AI, privacy, cybersecurity, procurement, and other regulatory and policy issues impacting the sale of Microsoft products and services to government customers
Providing other necessary general legal advice and counsel to business clients primarily in the areas of ethics and compliance, antitrust law, intellectual property and privacy laws
Identifying and anticipating legal risks and developing solutions to mitigate future risks
Supporting training and office hours for internal stakeholders on public sector legal issues and legal compliance requirements
Engaging appropriate stakeholders to escalate issues
Advising and supporting business clients on contract management, risk assessment, deal structuring, and best practices
Post-sales legal matters for both Public Sector and Commercial Customers

Fulltime

Principal Corporate Counsel, Gaming & Entertainment Law

The video game industry is at an inflection point where emerging technologies an...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

132200.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
5+ years’ experience practicing as a commercial business attorney drafting and negotiating a broad variety of transactional agreements
Experience in providing legal counsel for the gaming and entertainment industry

Job Responsibility

Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including agreements related to strategic partnerships, IP and content use rights, merchandise, TV and movies, and game development
Provide front-line counsel and advice to business executives, engineers, and game designers on a broad range of complex and developing legal and business issues related to game development, privacy, online safety, monetization mechanics, intellectual property, game services, PR, marketing, and regulatory compliance
Apply strategic thinking and find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests in complex and ambiguous situations
Lead cross-group projects related to core clients and legal initiatives in an efficient manner
Provides recommendations to improve efficiency within work group and for the delivery of legal services to clients
Collaborate with internal and external legal and policy specialists to guide the business through emerging regulatory challenges
Demonstrate a result orientated mindset with a dedicated client focus to establish a trusted advisor relationship with business clients
Deliver effective written communication that is clear and organized
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Principal Corporate Counsel

The Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is looking for a sk...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

132200.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
3+ years' experience as an attorney advising on technology-related legal issues (including intellectual property, licensing, and compliance), ideally as in-house counsel
Experience counseling engineering teams developing products and services for enterprise and government customers
Experience negotiating complex technology agreements
Experience distilling complex legal and technical issues into clear, actionable guidance and recommendations

Job Responsibility

Foster deep and high trust engagement as the key legal advisor with engineering clients to understand technical engineering concepts and strategy
Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal and business advice regarding a wide range of issues, including product development, government and commercial contracting, security, privacy/data protection, trade, compliance, and intellectual property, often in collaboration with legal department colleagues and policy specialists
Provide thought leadership and counseling on emerging issues, help create and execute on plans to achieve both short-term and long-term results, and communicate with key legal and business stakeholders
Draft and negotiate commercial and technology focused agreements
develop new templates and guidance to accelerate transactions
Analyze and help solve complex and innovative issues
Develop and implement processes, templates and best practices, track projects and share knowledge across the wider Microsoft legal community
Provide input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role
identifies opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
Manage project work expenses according to budget and proposes efficiencies

Fulltime

Principal Corporate Counsel

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge of technology and com...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

132200.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under U.S. export control regulations, potentially under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Providing comprehensive legal guidance and government transactional sales and procurement support- both direct and indirect through Microsoft partners - to the Microsoft Federal business related to complex cloud computing, devices and professional services agreements with the U.S. Government
Providing advice and guidance on rapidly changing privacy, cybersecurity, national security, homeland security, and technology policy, government procurement and other regulatory and policy issues impacting the sale of Microsoft products and the delivery of services to government customers
Providing legal advice and counsel on national security, classified matters, governance, and compliance issues arising from engagements involving emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (including machine learning and cognitive services), quantum computing, augmented reality, and other similar technologies involving the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and related organizations
Providing comprehensive legal guidance and support to business clients relative to government data rights, bid protests, NDAs, FOIA, intellectual property, trade/ITAR, foreign military sales, teaming and partner agreements, small business subcontracting, competition law, ethics and compliance, privacy law, dispute resolution and corporate citizenship

Fulltime

Principal Corporate Counsel

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK qualified solicitor with 7+ years as a practicing commercial lawyer with in-house experience preferred
Significant experience practicing in sophisticated legal environments with experience of advising on public sector transactions and public procurement law preferred
Outstanding analytical and written communication skills
A keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests
A demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workflow and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations
An ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator
A strong team spirit and ability to work with colleagues based in different locations
An ability to establish a “trusted advisor” relationship with executive and key business team members
A high tolerance for ambiguity and change
Passion for technology, the potential of digital transformation and Microsoft’s diverse range of products and services

Job Responsibility

Serve as a valued legal advisor to senior level clients and colleagues by providing proactive and actionable advice on a wide range of issues, including IP licensing, large language models, business model development, public sector procurement, government contracting issues, data protection, licensing, commercial law, contract interpretation and regulatory compliance
Identify and anticipate legal and other risks to the business (e.g., geopolitical, country, reputational) and collaborate on strategy to develop creative solutions and alternatives to mitigate future risk
Draft new and novel policies and agreements
negotiate a variety of transactional documents (e.g., commercial agreements, joint development deals, licensing)
Actively represent Microsoft at external events (e.g., presenting at meetings, conferences, webinars, panels)
Develop positive relationships with external legal professionals, customers, and partners to protect and advocate for Microsoft’s interests
coordinate with government affairs professionals to ensure strategic alignment
Manage relationships and develop partnerships with outside counsel
collaborate with outside counsel or other service providers to develop strategies and innovative solutions to address business issues and achieve business objectives
Engage with legal and business colleagues to identify and share best practices

Fulltime

Principal Associate Counsel - Capital One Software

Principal Associate Counsel for Capital One Software, a business providing enter...

Location

United States , Richmond, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; McLean, Virginia; Plano, Texas; Riverwoods, Illinois

Salary:

119400.00 - 149800.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 3 years of experience in a law firm environment, contracting procurement, or advising on corporate transactions and drafting and negotiating transaction documents

Job Responsibility

Transaction Management: manage numerous Capital One Software deals from start to execution
Negotiating and Drafting: lead negotiations with Fortune 500 customers and draft commercial software contracts
Collaborating: partner closely with the Deal Desk in Revenue Operations and Sales team
Translating: understand the law and technology, converse fluently with various teams
Comfortable Thinking "Outside the Box": work around novelty and learn new things
An Ownership Mentality: own the deal from start to finish as the lead Legal negotiator

What we offer

performance based incentive compensation which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support total well-being

Fulltime

Chief Advancement Officer

The Chief Advancement Officer will join at a moment of transformational opportun...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

170000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Lindauer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Accomplished closer
Relationship-builder
Collaborative strategist who thrives in a creative environment
Embraces the diverse cultures and communities that define Seattle and the Pacific Northwest

Job Responsibility

Strategic architect for the organization’s next phase of philanthropy
Designing a multi-year campaign strategy
Strengthening an already high-performing development program
Building philanthropic pathways that match the scale and creativity of Seattle Rep’s vision
Providing counsel on how to fuel productions, community programs, and arts engagement initiatives
Leading, supporting, and inspiring a talented team of 11 development professionals responsible for raising $7.5 million annually
Advancing comprehensive contributed revenue efforts spanning major, principal, and planned giving
annual fund
corporate and foundation partnerships
events

Fulltime

Principal Corporate Counsel

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

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