Principal Corporate Counsel, Hardware Compliance Regulatory Attorney

Microsoft•Washington, DC

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About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated attorney to support Microsoft’s Regulatory Compliance team. The Infrastructure Legal Affairs team supporting Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening In the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Hardware Compliance Regulatory Attorney. This is a unique opportunity to help Microsoft compliantly operate its rapidly expanding global cloud and datacenter infrastructure. This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Microsoft’s infrastructure business and help ensure compliance with datacenter focused regulations governing Microsoft’s infrastructure hardware. Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind the world-leading datacenters at the foundation of Microsoft online products and services including AI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities and innovative projects around the world that can truly make a difference.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or in-house legal department with experience providing advice on hardware compliance regulations, including, but not limited to: product safety and conformity, chemicals and materials restrictions, supply chain, and EHS and sustainability requirements in complex, highly regulated environments, particularly for large scale infrastructure, or technology platforms.
OR equivalent experience.
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with engineering, operations, and business teams in a fast-paced, global environment.
Business judgment with the ability to think creatively and strategically while delivering clear, practical legal guidance in complex and evolving regulatory environments.
Ability to quickly identify legal issues, exercise confident judgment in ambiguous situations, and develop workable solutions through superior collaboration.
Results oriented and customer focused mindset, with a demonstrated commitment to providing high quality legal support and building trusted advisor relationships with business clients.
Passion for working in the technology sector, including a keen interest in applying technology and AI tools to improve legal work efficiency and scalability.
Desire and ability to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team, bringing a positive, practical approach—and a sense of humor—to problem solving.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CO+I business team on regulatory requirements applicable to hardware systems and infrastructure, including obligations that affect datacenter equipment design, manufacturing, sourcing, deployment, operation, and end of life management.
Provide practical, business focused legal advice grounded in an understanding of how regulatory requirements impact Microsoft’s datacenter hardware across global markets.
Partner closely with Microsoft engineering, supply chain, sustainability, EHS, and operations subject matter experts to interpret regulatory requirements and support scalable compliance frameworks.
Advise on cross border regulatory considerations, including import/export controls and supply chain regulatory obligations applicable to hardware components, firmware, and integrated systems.
Contribute to horizontal regulatory compliance initiatives in partnership with Government Affairs, sustainability, EHS, and other cross-company teams.
Support Microsoft’s engagement with regulators and policy stakeholders on hardware related regulatory developments, standards, and compliance expectations.
Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with business clients and senior leaders across engineering and operations organizations.