Microsoft Legal Counsel EMEA 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

504077321

• Juris Doctor (JD) or an equivalent legal degree with relevant academic backgroundas well as active license to practice law in US or any EMEA jurisdiction.
• Demonstrable legal experience, with emphasis on compliance, risk management, or corporate governance in in-house or law firm settings.
• Demonstrable expertise in third-party risk, anti-corruption, and global compliance standard
• This role requires proficiency in written, reading, and conversational English.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and relevant business orientation.
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and drive clarity in dynamic, fast-paced contexts.
• Dedication to Microsoft’s mission and values, emphasizing ethical leadership.

This position is based in London, United Kingdom or Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and will require occasional international travel.

• Lead the Third-Party Compliance practice across the EMEA region; ensure compliance with Microsoft’s Trustworthy Representatives Policy.
• Develop and execute legal strategies to proactively identify and address third-party risks within Microsoft’s commercial framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Legal to championthird-partycompliance programs, ensuring they align with Microsoft’s integrity standards.
• Organize and lead subsidiary field visits to engage with leadership teams on compliance matters.
• Offer legal advice regarding due diligence, vetting, and remediation processes for third-party relationships.
• Work alongside internal audit, investigations, and policy teams to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
• Represent the PRM team in cross-functional working groups and leadership forums.
• Engage with executives from Microsoft’s strategic partners to discuss compliance topics and advance improvementsandcompliance program maturityacross the third-party ecosystem.
• Support the creation and implementation of training, AI-based tools, and resources that help field teams effectively and efficiently identify and manage compliance risks.