New 
Principal Corporate Counsel
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
| 6840 Sierra Center Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Sep 12, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft is looking for a skilled attorney with a passion for technology to join the Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) AI & Research legal team, to serve as a trusted advisor for the Microsoft AI organization. The candidate filling this role will take on a broad and varied portfolio of legal work critical to supporting Microsoft's consumer online product portfolio, including Microsoft Copilot, Bing, Edge, MSN, and foundation AI model development. As Principal Corporate Counsel, you will partner with our engineering clients on AI product development, serving as a trusted legal advisor. This role will include counseling on copyright, regulatory compliance, privacy and transactional support for business development and product engineering teams. 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.
ResponsibilitiesIdentify and anticipate legal risks for the customer in areas such as technology, public policy, and development.Manage day-to-day interactions with outside counsel, draft and negotiate transactional documents. Advocate for Microsoft's interests by developing relationships with external legal professionals, customers and partners. Participate in legal and industry associations and contribute to external outreach initiatives. You will suggest improvements, identify best practices, and provide continuous feedback to make the delivery of legal services more efficient.Propose efficiencies to budget management, and model compliance, privacy, and data security. Collaborate within the Legal and Corporate Affairs (CELA) work group, using written and verbal communication to organize and simplify issues and ideas. Embody our culture and values | |