Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge of technology and commercial transactions by joining a team on the cutting edge of cloud computing and AI for enterprise level customers?
Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) has an immediate opening for a **Principal Corporate Counsel **attorney to join the US Public Sector Industries Team, which takes pride in their collaboration, learning, energy, and relationship building with business leaders and customers. This role will primarily support the Microsoft Federal business’ sales organization in legal, contractual transactions, policy, compliance, regulatory, and other issues related to the U.S. Government’s acquisition of Microsoft’s portfolio of software, cloud computing (Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service), devices, and professional services (product support and consulting). In this role, you will work with cross functional teams to enable crucial relationships with Microsoft’s most important customers while working on cutting-edge issues related to cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and similar technologies at the intersection of technology, business, and the law.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our Culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
Responsibilities
Providing comprehensive legal guidance and government transactional sales and procurement support- both direct and indirect through Microsoft partners - to the Microsoft Federal business related to complex cloud computing, devices and professional services agreements with the U.S. Government;
Providing advice and guidance on rapidly changing privacy, cybersecurity, national security, homeland security, and technology policy, government procurement and other regulatory and policy issues impacting the sale of Microsoft products and the delivery of services to government customers;
Providing legal advice and counsel on national security, classified matters, governance, and compliance issues arising from engagements involving emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (including machine learning and cognitive services), quantum computing, augmented reality, and other similar technologies involving the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and related organizations;
Providing comprehensive legal guidance and support to business clients related to government data rights, bid protests, NDAs, FOIA, intellectual property, trade/ITAR, foreign military sales, teaming and partner agreements, small business subcontracting, competition law, ethics and compliance, privacy law, dispute resolution and corporate citizenship.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ 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.
**Other Requirements **
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
- Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting complex transactions (i.e. outsourcing, large multi-faceted deals, regulated transactions).
- Experience with cloud computing, generative and traditional AI, and their related legal issues.
- Strong knowledge of Federal procurement regulations
- Demonstrated experience with negotiation and legal drafting for complex deals.
- Track record of legal analysis and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, compliance, and stakeholder priorities.
- Demonstrated client and end customer focus.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex issues and collaborate to generate consensus across diverse points of view.
- Experience working in an agile environment and openness to adapt practice in response to evolving business strategies and transformation.
- Track record of project management skills and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities.
The ideal location for this position is the Washington, DC metro area.
Legal Counsel IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $132,200.00 - $232,800.00 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 $165,800.00 - $248,600.00 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.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about **requesting accommodations.**