Overview

Microsoft's Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization has an open role on the Infrastructure Legal Affairs team. This is an opportunity to ensure that Microsoft customers worldwide have the necessary cloud and AI infrastructure capacity to meet their needs and enable their AI transformation.

In the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs, you will support the Cloud Operations + Innovation division within Microsoft responsible for data center regional expansion by advising on geographic and market-specific risk and regulations impacting data centers. This is a unique opportunity to support innovative data center projects around the world.

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

Legal Advice and Counsel

Serve as a legal advisor for the Regional Expansion group in the Cloud Operations + Innovation division of Microsoft, providing legal counsel on the data center regulatory environment on a market-by-market basis.

Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business risks.

Provide input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to data center infrastructure.

Develop strong, trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives.

Collaborate with specialists in trade, privacy, and other regulatory domain subject matter exports, government affairs, finance, and communications teams.

Embody our culture and values.

Solution Implementation and Process Improvement

Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks.

Manage and develop relationships with outside counsel and clients to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives.

Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements including the development and deployment of AI tooling that increase efficiencies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

8+ years experience as a practicing attorney with a background in global regulatory analysis or complex infrastructure deals.

Demonstrated experience advising on data center development and/or cutting-edge data center technology.

Experience working as in house counsel.

Legal Counsel IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $147,000 - $258,000 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 $185,900 - $278,900 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.