Corporate Counsel

OverviewWe 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.Responsibilities

Legal 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.

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