Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Security Innovation

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

2d • $105,800 - $204,000

About The Position

Microsoft's Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support legal work across Microsoft Security's AI and cloud product portfolio. The role works closely with attorneys, product teams, engineers, and security professionals to identify and address legal issues arising during product development and operations. The Corporate Counsel contributes to a range of product and security matters while developing expertise in cybersecurity, AI, cloud services, and technology regulation.

The position involves complex and evolving legal issues at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud computing, in partnership with experienced attorneys and teams across Microsoft. The role is classified as Legal Counsel IC3.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree or international equivalent degree and at least 1 year of experience as a practicing attorney, or equivalent experience.
• Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and ability to meet admission requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• At least 4 years of legal experience, including law firm, in-house, government, clerkship, or other relevant legal experience.
• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, cloud services, artificial intelligence, or product counseling.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with attorneys, business teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to cybersecurity, privacy, technology transactions, product counseling, regulatory, or compliance matters.
• Familiarity with technology products, online services, or emerging technologies.
• Experience working on cross-functional projects involving legal and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on product, security, and technology matters across the product lifecycle.
• Assist attorneys in reviewing new features, product launches, and security initiatives.
• Research and analyze legal, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to Microsoft's products and services.
• Help assess legal and regulatory issues related to cybersecurity, product security, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders across engineering, security, privacy, compliance, and legal teams to support business objectives and help address legal risks.
• Support incident response and other security-related matters by gathering facts, coordinating with stakeholders, and assisting with legal analysis.
• Draft and review legal guidance, training materials, presentations, and internal communications.
• Contribute to practical resources and processes that help teams identify and address legal issues early.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree