Senior Corporate Counsel Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Senior Corporate Counsel

Microsoft has an immediate opportunity for an experienced attorney to join the C...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
6+ years experience with Contract law, intellectual property, data protection, privacy law, competition law, anti-corruption, and/or trade law
Law firm or in-house roles specializing in complex transactions, including technology transactions, M&A, business development, or related work managing complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders
Regulatory issues pertaining to software and cloud services in industries such as banking and financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, etc.
Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
1+ years experience using AI technology to create work product and automate tasks

Job Responsibility

Act as the primary legal counsel for assigned clients on a variety of legal, business, and compliance issues related to licensing Microsoft products and online services to commercial customers
Draft legal terms related to commercial licensing transactions, including programmatic agreements, standard amendments, custom amendments, notices, and disclaimers
Identify and anticipate legal risks in proposed business plans, collaborate with legal colleagues and outside counsel to evaluate potential risks, advise cross-functional teams, and help develop practical and scalable solutions to mitigate such risks
Support business and legal teams in negotiating high-value transactions by providing actionable advice and training grounded with in-depth understanding of the legal issues, licensing terms, and business processes
Engage with legal and other business colleagues (e.g., operations, deal desk, finance, tax and trade, compliance) to identify issues and share best practices
Demonstrate highly effective communication skills, verbally and in writing, to distill complex legal issues for stakeholders
Effectively manage large, multi-dimensional projects that require collaboration among many stakeholders to meet tight deadlines in the face of competing priorities
Embody our Culture and Values
Foster inclusive practices and ensure diverse perspectives are heard
Support colleagues and clients with empathy and respect

What we offer

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

Join the legal team supporting Microsoft’s Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
6+ years experience supporting go-to-market strategy and developing programmatic commercial agreements
2+ years experience advising on cloud, AI, and emerging technology issues, including regulatory and compliance considerations
2+ years experience using project management skills to manage competing demands.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary legal advisor for development of commercial programs and services offers, and partner with business leaders to develop and execute global operations, addressing a wide range of legal and regulatory issues and provide proactive, solution-orientated legal guidance aligned with business strategy
Oversee and provide counsel on development of commercial offers and programs for support and technical services
Ensure compliant data handling in compliance with local laws and regulations, proactively manage legal risks, and provide strategic advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues
Support the adoption of AI-driven tools and scalable legal processes to accelerate support for engineering services, automate routine work, and drive operational excellence while enabling business stakeholders to move quickly
Creatively solve problems and coordinate across CELA and business team subject matter experts
Communicate in a manner that advances negotiations and projects, creates clarity, utilizes insights, and advances closure of open issues
Embody our culture and values
Support colleagues and clients with empathy and respect
Foster inclusive practices and ensure diverse perspectives are heard
Embrace a global mindset, respecting similarities and differences in others.

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

Join the legal team supporting Microsoft’s Industry Solutions Engineering (ISE),...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the ISE team, to address a wide range of legal and regulatory issues and provide proactive, solution-orientated legal guidance aligned with business strategy
Oversee and provide counsel on complex technology and commercial transactions involving ownership of intellectual property, including the ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal and commercial guidance
Ensure compliant data handling in compliance with local laws and regulations, proactively manage legal risks, and provide strategic advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues
Support the adoption of AI-driven tools and scalable legal processes to accelerate support for engineering services, automate routine work, and drive operational excellence while enabling business stakeholders to move quickly
Creatively solve problems and coordinate across CELA and business team subject matter experts
Communicate in a manner that advances negotiations and projects, creates clarity, utilizes insights, and advances closure of open issues
Exercise sound judgment when advising stakeholders
Embody our Culture and Values
Foster inclusive practices and ensure diverse perspectives are heard
Support colleagues and clients with empathy and respect

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Title: (Legal) Senior Corporate Counsel Reports To: Vice President, Commerc...

Location

United States , Boulder

Salary:

180000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
An active law license in Colorado (licensing in other states will be considered)
7-10 years of general commercial transaction practice, with high preference for candidates with a mix of law firm and in-house experience
Prior experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, with preference for experience in the telecommunications and fiber network construction space
A general understanding of core US employment law principles is desirable, with preference given for candidates also having the stated commercial experience
Ability to spot, analyze and distill complex issues, devise practical strategies and solutions and provide actionable advice
Willingness to learn and support the Legal team's efforts to address the emerging needs of the Company by developing new expertise in addition to your existing skills and abilities
Ability to work efficiently and independently and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to react calmly and appropriately in situations requiring quick thinking and short turnaround times
Must be proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, BI, PowerPoint, etc)

Job Responsibility

Draft, review and negotiate bid documents, terms & conditions, purchase orders, statements of work, commercial construction contracts, master service agreements, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, real estate leases, vendor agreements and other commercial transactional documents
Identify potential legal risks and liabilities associated with proposed commercial terms and provide appropriate proactive risk mitigation solutions
Assist in the management and resolution of commercial disputes
Provide input into policies, processes, systems and training
Support litigation, commercial and claims related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments
Periodically interact with carrier and internal claims adjusters
Assist the safety team and the organization on legal compliance requirements
Provide timely updates on legal projects and produce accurate reports
Periodically assist in the management of the company's litigation function
Occasionally provide risk-adjusted advice to the People Services teams

What we offer

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day 1
401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day 1
Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
10 company paid holidays
Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more
Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

Microsoft is hiring a Europe-based cybersecurity attorney to help solve complex ...

Location

Belgium , Brussels

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree or Equivalent International Degree and an active license in good standing to practice law and capable of meeting admission requirements in any European jurisdiction
Demonstrable experience as a practicing attorney or equivalent practice of law
Relevant experience in cybersecurity law, cybersecurity compliance, critical infrastructure, privacy, telecommunications, or digital safety, ideally in the EU’s DORA, NIS1 or NIS2 Directives, GDPR, and/or analogous regulations in other European states
Demonstrable experience in criminal or civil litigation or regulatory proceedings

Job Responsibility

Legal Advice and Counsel: As part of a team of attorneys and working with our policy experts, review regulations around cybersecurity through the lens of compliance, articulating legal obligations for our product and services teams globally
Provide guidance as to whether cybersecurity controls comply with regulatory requirements
Work with legal, engineering, and compliance teams around the company on implementation of security compliance regimes for new laws and obligations
Provide strategic direction to other legal teams and business partners on specific issues and trends in cybersecurity, including AI security, and related legal compliance that will impact Microsoft’s businesses, our customers, and our ecosystem
Provide expertise to legal and policy teams across Microsoft seeking counsel on the interpretation of cybersecurity legal and regulatory obligations
Serve as the subject matter expert for legal and government affairs teams and other internal teams to advise on developing cybersecurity-related legislative priorities and initiatives and track developing legislation to understand its potential impact on Microsoft
Advise and help clients understand cybersecurity compliance issues, identify risks, and offer solutions
Support the company’s cybersecurity governance and oversight programs, including the Microsoft Cybersecurity Governance Council, which is led by the Microsoft Global CISO and Deputy CISOs, and Microsoft’s security committee for European operations
Support the company’s engagement with European cybersecurity and resilience regulatory authorities
Operational Excellence: Provide input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

We are seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join AMD’s in-house real estate leg...

Location

United States , Austin; Santa Clara; Markham

Salary:

166160.00 - 249240.00 USD / Year

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Legal experience, including significant experience with complex commercial real estate or infrastructure transactions
Practical understanding of commercial real estate concepts, including leasing, development, construction, lending, and title matters
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating data center leases and related agreements
Experience advising developers, operators, investors, and sophisticated enterprise tenants
Experience structuring or negotiating guarantees and other credit support mechanisms
Comfort balancing legal risk with business priorities in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
Clear, concise communicator capable of advising legal and non-legal stakeholders
Ability to independently manage complex, high value, multiparty transactions
Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership

Job Responsibility

Provide legal support for a broad range of real estate transactions and assist in managing landlord-tenant relationships
Draft, review, and negotiate real estate related agreements and ancillary documents, including leases, subleases, assignments, SNDAs, estoppels, and guaranties
Evaluate and negotiate significant agreements for a variety of data center related projects and facilities
Support joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and co-investment structures
Review and negotiate third-party credit support arrangements, including guarantees, and other risk allocation mechanisms
Participate in AMD’s strategic transactions pipeline, supporting rapid vetting, diligence, and execution across multiple active deals
Work closely with real estate and facilities, corporate strategy, engineering, finance, treasury, and IT teams to align transaction structures with AMD’s technical and commercial needs
Review and assess due diligence related to acquisitions or strategic initiatives and advise business leaders on risks and mitigations
Coordinate with outside counsel to manage costs, timelines, and quality of work
Develop scalable templates and playbooks for recurring transactions

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

VideoAmp is on a mission to create the best employee and workplace experience wh...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

184000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

VideoAmp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school
5-10 years of experience working both at a law firm and in-house, preferably in technology and/or digital media companies
Current member in good standing of the California or New York bar
Strong experience in legal operations/automation, commercial transactions, privacy, data licensing, and product
Experience with implementation and management of privacy platforms
Experience negotiating and drafting commercial/data/privacy transactions with large media companies (agencies, programmers, and/or distributors) and television publishers
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in interactions with customers, partners, and all levels of employees
Strong in managing up and project management
Confident understanding of contracts and privacy laws
Ability to work well with others, curious, super-smart, passionate about what you do and fired up about the opportunity ahead for VideoAmp

Job Responsibility

Provide analysis and advice on general contractual matters for the Company, with a stronger focus on revenue, data licensing, and privacy
Draft, negotiate, and review commercial and privacy related contracts, including: SaaS, partnership, licensing, data, distribution, consulting, confidentiality, DPAs, and other business and legal documents
Support all data, privacy, and product related matters by assisting with implementation and management of the data privacy program, advising on product development, and advising on the Company’s data compliance
Assist with legal operations including implementation of efficient workflows between various teams, management of IronClad, document retention program, and the like
Serve as a generalist to support the Chief Legal Officer, lead counsels, legal team, and all stakeholders
Anticipate, provide timely evaluation and guidance on, and propose mitigation strategies on, potential risks in contractual, privacy, compliance, financial, and legal areas
Develop and provide education and training to the Sales, Pricing, and other team
Assist counsel with corporate governance matters on an as-needed basis

What we offer

Equity
Discretionary and flexible paid time off
In addition to standard US holidays off, VideoAmp employees also partake in Spring, Summer and Winter breaks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents - including multiple options fully covered by VideoAmp
Unlimited financial wellness sessions with Origin financial advisors
401k Plan with matching
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for All Family Additions

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel

Microsoft is looking for a skilled attorney with a passion for technology to joi...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
6+ years experience as an attorney advising on technology-related legal issues
6+ years experience counseling engineering teams building products and services for sale to corporations or enterprises
6+ years experience with negotiation of complex technology collaboration / licensing agreements
Effective communication with legal and business executives
Ability to simplify complex issues, in particular complex technical topics
The ability to manage multiple complex and varying mission-critical projects at once

Job Responsibility

Drive deep engagement as “front-line” legal counsel 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, security, privacy/data protection, trade, compliance, and intellectual property, often in collaboration with legal department colleagues and policy specialists
Draft and negotiate complex technology collaboration and licensing agreements
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
Analyze and work to solve complex and cutting-edge issues
Work effectively with colleagues across CELA and business clients on projects and initiatives
Develop and implement processes, templates, track projects and share knowledge across the wider Microsoft legal community
Provide input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role
identify opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
Manage project work expenses according to budget and proposes efficiencies

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