Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs

About the role

This position in Microsoft's Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization supports the Infrastructure Legal Affairs team, ensuring Microsoft customers worldwide have the necessary cloud and AI infrastructure capacity. As Corporate Counsel, you will advise the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division, working at the intersection of technology development, manufacturing, supply chain, and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal advisor for the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division, identifying and anticipating complex legal and business issues.
• Act as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives.
• Manage negotiations and transactions involving unique IP and technology issues related to semiconductor and hardware development, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and procurement.
• Collaborate with specialists in trade, IP, and other CELA partners to escalate and drive decisions.
• Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks while achieving business objectives.
• Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements, including the development and deployment of AI tooling to increase efficiencies.
• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values, demonstrating sound and practical business judgment in ambiguous situations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree or international equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in IP and technology transactions; supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement; and related counseling to executive business leaders (or equivalent experience).
• Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience advising on and negotiating agreements for cutting-edge technology, including semiconductors.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while contributing to cross-functional teams.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,800 - $204,000 per year. For specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the range is USD $138,400 - $223,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.