Microsoft
Senior Corporate Counsel
Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
OverviewAre you ready to help guide one of the world's largest technology companies through its significant litigation matters and regulatory investigations? Microsoft, a world technology leader, has an immediate Senior Corporate Counsel opportunity for a seasoned attorney to join its Litigation Team. This position will increase the capacity of the litigation group to meet the challenges of a growing worldwide litigation docket that includes a wide variety of civil matters and regulatory investigations. Occasional travel will be necessary both within the United States and internationally, as dictated by our docket.Responsibilities
Managing assigned cases, including class action, arbitration, gaming, and other commercial litigation cases: retention of outside counsel and negotiation of alternative fee arrangements.Formulation of litigation strategy, oversight of all litigation activities, marshalling of internal facts, and oversight of electronic discovery, including use of AI in discovery processes.Review and editing of all written advocacy, preparation of outside counsel for oral argument and trial, and exercising primary responsibility for representation of Microsoft.Frequent and regular communication with outside counsel, and other law department attorneys, paralegals, and staff.Counseling Microsoft's various business units, including its gaming business units, on risk mitigation and developing strategic and innovative solutions that anticipate risks and address issues while achieving business objectives.Budgeting and forecasting outside counsel spend.Providing thought leadership to Microsoft executives on litigation trends and policy, and occasional external engagement through written articles and speaking engagements on such issues.Working efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a demanding case workload, while prioritizing workflow to adjust for fluctuations.
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Managing assigned cases, including class action, arbitration, gaming, and other commercial litigation cases: retention of outside counsel and negotiation of alternative fee arrangements.Formulation of litigation strategy, oversight of all litigation activities, marshalling of internal facts, and oversight of electronic discovery, including use of AI in discovery processes.Review and editing of all written advocacy, preparation of outside counsel for oral argument and trial, and exercising primary responsibility for representation of Microsoft.Frequent and regular communication with outside counsel, and other law department attorneys, paralegals, and staff.Counseling Microsoft's various business units, including its gaming business units, on risk mitigation and developing strategic and innovative solutions that anticipate risks and address issues while achieving business objectives.Budgeting and forecasting outside counsel spend.Providing thought leadership to Microsoft executives on litigation trends and policy, and occasional external engagement through written articles and speaking engagements on such issues.Working efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a demanding case workload, while prioritizing workflow to adjust for fluctuations.
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