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Principal Corporate Counsel
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
| 6840 Sierra Center Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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OverviewJoin a team at the forefront of AI innovation, where legal and policy challenges evolve as fast as the technology itself. As part of the AI Platform legal team, you'll work with engineers and colleagues to tackle complex and novel legal issues and help shape the future of AI. We're looking for a Principal Corporate Counsel with a passion for technology to join the Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) Cloud + AI legal team to serve as a trusted advisor for the AI Platform engineering group. In this role you will take on a broad and varied portfolio of legal work critical to supporting some of Microsoft's most strategically important products and services for our AI Platform teams, including Azure AI Foundry. 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.
ResponsibilitiesLegal Advice and CounselDrive deep engagement as "front-line" legal counsel with business clients to understand technical engineering concepts and strategy;Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal and business advice regarding a wide range of issues, including product development, security, privacy/data protection, trade, compliance, and intellectual property, often in collaboration with legal department colleagues and policy specialists;Provide counseling on emerging issues, help execute plans to achieve both short-term and long-term results, and communicate with key legal and business stakeholders;Analyze and work to solve complex and cutting-edge issues;Work effectively with colleagues across CELA and business clients on projects and initiatives; andSome drafting and negotiating of contracts with a technology focus.Operational ExcellenceDevelop and implement processes, templates, track projects and share knowledge across the wider Microsoft legal community.Provide input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role; identifies opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.Manage expenses according to budget and proposes efficiencies.Models compliance and maintains confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, privacy, and the security of data.CommunicationCollaborates effectively within Legal and Corporate Affairs work group and direct business clients.Embody our culture and values | |