Corporate Counsel, US Immigration

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Microsoft seeks a Corporate Counsel to join the US Immigration Team. This role goes beyond case management—it is about designing, modernizing, and scaling legal operations that support immigration compliance and talent mobility across the company. As the Corporate Counsel, US Immigration you will leverage deep technical immigration knowledge to architect resilient workflows, optimize processes, and embed compliance into systems that serve thousands of employees and stakeholders. This is a role for a legal strategist who thrives at the intersection of law, operations, and innovation. This opportunity allows you to: Lead the modernization of immigration workflows and operational frameworks. Design scalable, technology-enabled solutions that simplify compliance and improve resilience. Partner across HR, Legal, and business groups to embed immigration strategy into workforce planning. 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 1+ year(s) 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.

Nice To Haves

2+ years experience managing complex, high volume immigration programs and relationship management responsibilities for major accounts.
2+ years experience as an attorney in high volume business immigration law across the full suite of non-immigrant and immigrant visa types: H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, I-140/AOS, EB-1s, etc.

Responsibilities

Legal Advice and Counsel:
Leverage prior experience leading major client accounts to counsel on complex immigration strategy while designing corresponding repeatable, scalable workflows that support high-volume operations that can adapt rapidly to regulatory change and business needs.
Partner across HR, Legal, and business groups to align immigration strategy with workforce planning and global talent pipelines.
Translate complex immigration requirements into clear, sustainable guidance for a wide range of stakeholders.
Operational Excellence:
Using experience with legal process and workflow deployments, lead modernization initiatives that transform immigration casework into scalable systems and processes.
Architect and implement technology-driven solutions (automation, analytics, workflow tools) to improve efficiency and compliance.
Anticipate risks and embed programmatic safeguards into legal operations to ensure compliance at scale.
Culture:
Embody our culture and values.