CORPORATE COUNSEL
Company: Microsoft
Location: New York
Posted on: October 13, 2024
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Job Description:
We have an opening in the role of Corporate Counsel.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.In alignment with our
Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work
environment for all employees to positively impact our culture
every day. By applying to this legal counsel position, you are
being considered for multiple like positions. Position specifics,
including hiring team, location and position details, will be
determined during the interview process. The job description should
make clear the job responsibilities and required
qualifications.Required/Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctorate
Degree or Equivalent International DegreeOR completion of a Legal
Apprenticeship.Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and
capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant
jurisdiction.3+ years experience as a practicing attorneyOR
equivalent practice of law.Additional or Preferred Qualifications1+
year(s) experience as an attorney in specialized practice area
(e.g., tax, employment, copyright).Legal Counsel IC3 - The typical
base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 -
$200,300 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 $133,700 - $219,200 per year.Certain
roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find
additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept
applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing
basis.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, marital status,
medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability,
political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and
ordinances. - We also consider qualified applicants regardless of
criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need
assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability
during the application or the recruiting process, please send a
request -via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed
below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with
Microsoft and the country where you work.#CELALegal Advice and
CounselActs as the primary legal contact (generalist or subject
matter expert) for assigned clients; executes routine to
moderate-impact legal matters; provides support (e.g., revises
templates, answers client questions about legal process) to
higher-level attorneys.Serves as a contributor to clients and
colleagues about legal and related business matters (e.g., privacy,
intellectual property, regulatory compliance).Identifies and
anticipates legal risks in the client's business, technology,
and/or public policy, and proposes solutions to mitigate future
risk.Interacts with outside counsel or other service providers to
address and resolve project-specific issues.Structures, drafts, and
negotiates transactional documents (e.g., standard agreements with
third parties).Conducts, reviews, interprets, and analyzes legal
information; maintains a basic understanding of legal principles
within his or her primary legal practice area.Monitors business
activity to ensure legal compliance policies/standards are
followed; advises and helps clients understand compliance issues,
identifies risks including anti-trust/anti-corruption, and offers
solutions.Identifies and engages appropriate stakeholders in Legal
and Corporate Affairs and business to escalate issues.Operational
ExcellenceProvides input and continuous feedback to improve process
efficiencies within role; identifies opportunities and tools to
increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.Manages project
work expenses according to budget and proposes efficiencies.Models
compliance and maintains confidentiality, attorney-client
privilege, privacy, and the security of
data.CommunicationCollaborates effectively within Legal and
Corporate Affairs work group and direct business clients.Organizes
issues and ideas in written and verbal communication.Other------
-Embody our culture and values--- -Employment typeFull-TimeWork
siteMicrosoft on-site onlyRole typeIndividual
ContributorDisciplineLegal CounselProfessionLegal & Corporate
Affairs
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