Principal Corporate Counsel - CTJ - Secret

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge of technology and commercial transactions by joining a team on the cutting edge of cloud computing and AI for enterprise level customers?

Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) has an immediate opening for a Principal Corporate Counsel attorney to join the US Public Sector Industries Team, which takes pride in their collaboration, learning, energy, and relationship building with business leaders and customers. This role will primarily support the Microsoft Federal business’ sales organization in legal, contractual transactions, policy, compliance, regulatory,  and other issues related to the U.S. Government’s acquisition of Microsoft’s portfolio of software, cloud computing (Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service), devices, and professional services (product support and consulting). In this role, you will work with cross functional teams to enable crucial relationships with Microsoft’s most important customers while working on cutting-edge issues related to cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and similar technologies at the intersection of technology, business, and the law.

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.

• 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.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• 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.
• Clearance Verification: 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.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 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