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Microsoft’s Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) team has an exciting opportunity supporting Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation division to build hyperscale infrastructure for its rapidly expanding global cloud. As the Senior Corporate Counsel- Construction, you will support the design, procurement, construction contracting, and project delivery for Microsoft’s datacenters. Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for operating all Microsoft online products and services, including AI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and deliver trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities and innovative projects around the world that can truly make a difference.
Job Responsibility:
Providing legal oversight for a high volume of complex design, construction, and procurement related agreements in support of cloud and datacenter infrastructure
Partnering closely with business teams in negotiations with contractors, designers, consultants, and key suppliers
advising business partners on risk allocation, deal structure, compliance, and other aspects of contracts
Providing day-to-day legal support for active construction projects, including counseling on contract administration, notices, scope management, and claim and dispute resolution and avoidance
Managing outside counsel and specialized advisors on construction matters, including commercial advice, contract negotiation, and dispute management
Accurately identify legal issues while adapting to complex environmental factors and develop solutions that are agile in ambiguous situations
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of construction contracting playbooks, templates, and clause libraries
driving process improvements to improve quality and reduce contract cycle time
collaborating with business teams in the development of new deal structures
Developing trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives by providing practical, risk-based guidance that supports timely project delivery
Work efficiently to meet demanding deadlines and prioritize workflow often to adjust to frequent fluctuations in workload and business imperatives
Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including engineering, procurement, finance, compliance and other teams
Approach day-to-day work with curiosity and flexibility
Demonstrate and share enthusiasm for taking on different job responsibilities to adapt to the fast pace of innovation in the datacenter infrastructure industry
Embody our Culture and Values
Requirements:
Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ 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
4+ years’ experience advising on construction law and complex commercial transactions, including developing, negotiating, and documenting design and construction contracts and counseling on construction disputes/claims
4+ years’ experience with large infrastructure projects and construction contracting, including A/E services agreements and different construction delivery models (e.g., EPC and design-build)
Experience using AI to improve legal work and efficiency