Microsoft

Principal Corporate Counsel, Procurement & Construction

Microsoft • $132K — $232K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent and 4+ years in commercial transactions.
  • Active license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
  • Preferred Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent and 5+ years as a practicing attorney.
  • Expertise in supply chain processes and infrastructure projects.
  • Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset.
  • Proven ability to collaborate in diverse teams and adapt to changing demands.
  • Interest in using technology, including AI, to enhance legal efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal oversight on a wide range of procurement and construction agreements.
  • Negotiate and advise business teams on contracts with key suppliers and contractors.
  • Support day-to-day legal aspects of procurement and construction processes.
  • Develop and improve legal templates and clause libraries for efficiency.
  • Manage outside counsel and provide commercial advice on disputes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and finance.
  • Foster trusted advisor relationships with clients by offering practical guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Generous vacation and paid time off policies.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced commercial attorney to support Microsoft's global cloud expansion in the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Procurement & Construction.

The legal team supporting the Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening for an attorney to support supply chain procurement and construction for our datacenter builds. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney to help Microsoft build hyperscale infrastructure for its rapidly expanding global cloud.

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 delivering a 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.

Responsibilities

  • Providing legal oversight for a high volume of complex procurement, design, and construction related agreements in support of cloud and datacenter infrastructure.


  • Partnering closely with business teams in negotiations with manufacturers, 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 procurement processes and construction projects, including counseling on contract administration, notices, and claim and dispute resolution and avoidance.


  • Supporting the development and continuous improvement of 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.


  • Managing outside counsel and specialized advisors, including commercial advice, contract negotiation, and dispute management.


  • Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including engineering, procurement, finance, compliance and other teams.


  • Approaching the day-to-day work with curiosity and flexibility.


  • Developing trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives by providing practical, risk-based guidance that supports timely project delivery.


Other

  • Embody our Culture and Values


Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney advising on complex commercial transactions, including developing, negotiating, and documenting contracts and counseling on disputes/claims OR equivalent experience.
  • Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.


Additional or Preferred Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 5+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience with complex supply chain processes and infrastructure projects, including product purchase, A/E services, and different construction delivery models (e.g., EPC and design-build).


  • Keen business sense and the ability to think creatively and strategically.


  • The ability to deliver impact through superior collaboration as part of a diverse and inclusive team. You should be a flexible and analytical thinker able to quickly and accurately identify legal issues in a complex environment and to develop solutions by exercising confident judgment in ambiguous situations.


  • Enthusiasm for taking on different job responsibilities over time to adapt to the fast pace of innovation in the datacenter infrastructure industry.


  • Capability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workflow, and adjust to frequent fluctuations in workload and business imperatives.


  • A passion for working in the technology sector and including a keen interest in applying technology, including AI, to improve legal work and efficiency.


Legal Counsel IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $132,200 - $232,800 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 $165,800 - $248,600 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.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
NASDAQ
MSFT
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