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Principal Corporate Counsel

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Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission. Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? How about working on cutting-edge issues, with world class clients and the support of a global community of seasoned professionals? If you are ready to work directly with business leaders and their teams to solve problems and drive change, then a career with the Microsoft legal team is for you. We have an immediate opening for a highly motivated and experienced commercial lawyer to join the Microsoft UK & Ireland Legal Affairs team in CELA (Corporate, External and Legal Affairs). The position is based at our offices in London and will report to the Head of Legal Affairs for UK and Ireland. This individual will be the lead lawyer for the Microsoft / LSEG Partnership and support the sales teams for our commercial and public sector customers.

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
  • Use AI solutions to scale work and drive continuous improvement
  • Occasional attendance at our Reading offices as required
  • International travel will be required from time to time

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

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Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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