Assistant General Counsel
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Location: Redmond, WA 98052
Description:
The Industry & Partner Solutions Team in Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) has an opportunity for you to join a team that prides itself on collaboration, learning, energy, caring, and creating wins for Microsoft and its partners and customers in the role of Assistant General Counsel. Your primary responsibility will be leading support the Global Partner Solutions (GPS) team in the Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions organization.In this global role, you will manage a team of legal professionals that provide legal support and work across all aspects of our partner sales business, including support for strategic transactions, program development, and initiative support in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 17, 2024
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- You will act as the primary legal contact for the GPS team. This will involve managing key multi-faceted and sensitive legal matters, and providing counsel and actionable advice on a broad range of interdependent issues.
- You will identify and anticipate highly complex legal issues and opportunities facing Microsoft, as well as lead the development of solutions. You'll also develop and lead strategic partnerships with outside counsel, strategically prioritize resources, and act as a key resource regarding escalation decisions.
- You will advocate for Microsoft's interests by developing relationships with a variety of partners.
- You will drive the adoption of new tools and processes (including AI), develop policies and best practices, and guide others to identify opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency.
- You will ensure a coordinated Corporate Affairs and Legal voice on high-visibility issues by leading collaboration with executive leadership. This will involve significantly improving decision making and conflict resolution by simplifying and summarizing complex issues into actionable strategies and recommendations.
Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 9+ 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.
- In-house counsel experience.
- 1+ year(s) people management experience.
- Experience with cloud computing, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies and the related legal issues.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 17, 2024
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
#CELA