Principal Corporate Counsel - CTJ - Secret

Microsoft•Reston, VA

19h•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Principal Corporate Counsel attorney to join the US Public Sector Industries Team within Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA). The team focuses on cloud computing and AI for enterprise-level customers and collaborates with business leaders and customers. The position will primarily support the Microsoft Federal business' sales organization, handling legal, contractual, policy, compliance, regulatory, and other issues related to the U.S. Government's acquisition of Microsoft's portfolio, including software, cloud computing (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), devices, and professional services. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to build relationships with key customers and address cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology, business, and law, particularly concerning cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, and this role contributes to that mission by fostering a growth mindset and encouraging teams to perform at their best.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ 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.
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements.
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting complex transactions (i.e. outsourcing, large multi-faceted deals, regulated transactions).
Experience with cloud computing, generative and traditional AI, and their related legal issues.
Strong knowledge of Federal procurement regulations
Demonstrated experience with negotiation and legal drafting for complex deals.
Track record of legal analysis and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, compliance, and stakeholder priorities.
Demonstrated client and end customer focus.
Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex issues and collaborate to generate consensus across diverse points of view.
Experience working in an agile environment and openness to adapt practice in response to evolving business strategies and transformation.
Track record of project management skills and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive legal guidance and government transactional sales and procurement support, both direct and indirect through Microsoft partners, to the Microsoft Federal business related to complex cloud computing, devices, and professional services agreements with the U.S. Government.
Providing advice and guidance on rapidly changing privacy, cybersecurity, national security, homeland security, and technology policy, government procurement, and other regulatory and policy issues impacting the sale of Microsoft products and the delivery of services to government customers.
Providing legal advice and counsel on national security, classified matters, governance, and compliance issues arising from engagements involving emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (including machine learning and cognitive services), quantum computing, augmented reality, and other similar technologies involving the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and related organizations.
Providing comprehensive legal guidance and support to business clients related to government data rights, bid protests, NDAs, FOIA, intellectual property, trade/ITAR, foreign military sales, teaming and partner agreements, small business subcontracting, competition law, ethics and compliance, privacy law, dispute resolution, and corporate citizenship.