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Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney specializing in compensation and benefits for large U.S. corporations, preferably with in-house experience. 
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction. 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of securities laws pertaining to executive compensation disclosures and equity compensation.
• Knowledge of Internal Revenue Code 409A, 162(m), and 280G.
• Writing and proofreading skills.
• Sound judgment that incorporates legal analysis, a pragmatic approach, and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, and external stakeholder priorities.
• The ability to work collaboratively, negotiate, and generate consensus among diverse points of view.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for action in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Project management skills and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities.
• A desire to grow and take on new challenges as they arise.

Legal Counsel IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $227,500 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $162,000 - $243,000 per year.

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