Microsoft

Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs

Microsoft$105K — $204K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent, plus 1+ years as a practicing attorney in IP and technology transactions; supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics.
  • Active law license in relevant jurisdiction.
  • Experience negotiating agreements for advanced technology, specifically semiconductors.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound business judgement in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary legal advisor for Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division.
  • Anticipate and identify complex legal and business issues.
  • Partner with senior executives to provide strategic legal counsel.
  • Manage negotiations and transactions involving IP and technology issues.
  • Collaborate with CELA partners to guide legal decisions.
  • Develop solutions to mitigate risks and improve processes.
  • Engage with clients to create innovative solutions for business objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Supportive team culture and values.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Full Job Description
Overview

Microsoft's Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization has an opportunity in the Infrastructure Legal Affairs team. This is an opportunity to ensure that Microsoft customers worldwide have the necessary cloud and AI infrastructure capacity to meet their needs and enable their AI transformation.

In the role of Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs, you will provide advice and counsel to the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division within Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology development, manufacturing, supply chain, and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

Legal Advice and Counsel

  • Serve as one of the primary legal advisors for the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division.


  • Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business issues.


  • Serve as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives.


  • Manage a wide variety of negotiations and transactions with unique IP and technology issues related to semiconductor and other hardware development, manufacturing and logistics, supply chain and procurement.


  • Collaborate with specialists in trade, IP, and other CELA partners as needed to escalate and drive decisions.


Solution Implementation and Process Improvement

  • Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks.


  • Manage and develop relationships with clients to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives.


  • Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements including the development and deployment of AI tooling that increases efficiencies.


  • Embody our culture and values


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate Degree or international equivalent degree AND 1+ years' experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of IP and technology transactions; supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and procurement; and related counseling to executive business leaders.


    • OR equivalent experience.


  • Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.


Additional or Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience advising on and negotiating agreements for cutting-edge technology, including semiconductors.


  • Ability to contribute effectively by working independently and efficiently on projects in a fast-paced environment while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.


  • Ability to demonstrate sound and practical business judgement in ambiguous situations.


Legal Counsel IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,800 - $204,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $138,400 - $223,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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