Senior Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs

Microsoft's Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization has an open role on the Infrastructure Legal Affairs team. This is an opportunity to ensure that Microsoft customers worldwide have the necessary cloud and AI infrastructure capacity to meet their needs and enable their AI transformation.

In the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs, you will support the Cloud Operations + Innovation division within Microsoft responsible for data center regional expansion by advising on geographic and market-specific risk and regulations impacting data centers. This is a unique opportunity to support innovative data center projects around the world.   

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.

Legal Advice and Counsel

• Serve as a legal advisor for the Regional Expansion group in the Cloud Operations + Innovation division of Microsoft, providing legal counsel on the data center regulatory environment on a market-by-market basis.

• Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business risks.

• Provide input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to data center infrastructure.

• Develop strong, trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives. 

• Collaborate with specialists in trade, privacy, and other regulatory domain subject matter exports, government affairs, finance, and communications teams.

• Embody our culture and values.

Solution Implementation and Process Improvement

• Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks.

• Manage and develop relationships with outside counsel and clients to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives.

• Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements including the development and deployment of AI tooling that increase efficiencies.

Required Qualifications 

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications 

• 8+ years experience as a practicing attorney with a background in global regulatory analysis or complex infrastructure deals.

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