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Senior Corporate Counsel - Patents

United States, Redmond Employment contract 147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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Microsoft's Patent Group has an immediate opening for a Senior Corporate Counsel to support Microsoft's Cloud & AI businesses, including Cloud Operations and Innovation, AI Platform, and Azure Health. In this role, you will help shape and execute patent strategy for cutting-edge cloud, AI, and hardware technologies that power Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure, advance next-generation AI capabilities, and transform healthcare delivery. You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to identify patentable innovations, develop global filing and prosecution strategies, and build a high-quality patent portfolio aligned with Microsoft's business and technology priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical, legal, and communication skills, along with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving technology environment. We value intellectual curiosity, adaptability, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous learning. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide day-to-day legal advice to build, protect, and maintain Microsoft's patent portfolio, draft a variety of transaction-related documents, and manage resolution of legal disputes and risks related to intellectual property
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering teams on intellectual property protection and risk mitigation strategies
  • Lead negotiations to resolve or mitigate patent disputes and assertions
  • Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel on patent prosecution and portfolio management matters
  • Support business negotiations and draft agreements addressing complex intellectual property issues
  • Collaborate with in-house subject matter experts and legal teams across the organization to advise leadership and solve problems
  • Keep informed of relevant legal developments as they occur and analyze their applicability to the company's activities and objectives
  • Partner across Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), using clear written and verbal communication to organize and simplify complex issues

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.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house experience in patent law, including in-house patent counsel experience at a technology company
  • Technical background in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience developing patent strategies for business initiatives, counseling cross-functional teams on complex IP issues, and negotiating IP terms in business transactions such as licensing agreements, joint ventures, or M&A deals
  • Experience with cloud computing, distributed systems, AI/ML technologies, or healthcare platforms
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