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We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced attorney to support Microsoft’s global cloud expansion in the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, Data Center Operations
The legal team supporting the Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening for a senior attorney to support the worldwide datacenter operations teams. This attorney will be tasked with creating a scale contracting program to manage datacenter procurement and to support the growing datacenters operations teams.
Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for operating all Microsoft online products and services, including AI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities and innovative projects around the world that can truly make a difference.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum 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.
- Experience in procurement, contracting, and datacenter operations
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Keen business sense, ability to think creatively and strategically, and a sense of humor. - The ability to deliver impact through superior collaboration. You must be a flexible and analytical thinker able to quickly, and accurately identify legal issues in a complex environment and to develop solutions by exercising confident judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Results orientation, customer focus, a commitment to providing the highest quality client service, and a desire to develop trusted advisor relationships with business clients.
- Capability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workflow, and adjust to frequent fluctuations in workload and business imperatives.
- A passion for working in the technology sector and including a keen interest in applying technology, including AI, to improve legal work and efficiency.
Legal Counsel IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $141,800 - $248,800 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 $179,300 - $268,900 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 10, 2024.