Microsoft Principal Corporate Counsel 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

696215593

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.
• 1+ years' experience as an attorney advising on AI - related legal matters.
• 1+ years' experience as an attorney counseling on Enterprise level products.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

3+ years' experience with the following:

• Collaborating with engineering teams developing products and services for enterprise clients, with a focus on privacy, security, trade, AI legal compliance, and responsible AI.
• Facilitating contract discussions and agreements, supporting the negotiation of in-bound and out-bound use agreements, including terms for diverse business models involving AI services and/or models.
• Working across subject matter areas to support outcomes aligned with business goals.
• Translating technical and legal topics for diverse audiences.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 8th, 2025.

• Legal Advice and Counsel
• Drive deep engagement as “front-line” legal counsel with business clients to understand technical engineering concepts and strategy;
• Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal and business advice regarding a wide range of issues, including product development, security, privacy/data protection, trade, compliance, and intellectual property, often in collaboration with legal department colleagues and policy specialists;
• Provide counseling on emerging issues, help execute plans to achieve both short-term and long-term results, and communicate with key legal and business stakeholders;
• Analyze and work to solve complex and cutting-edge issues;
• Work effectively with colleagues across CELA and business clients on projects and initiatives; and
• Some drafting and negotiating of contracts with a technology focus.
• Operational Excellence
• Develop and implement processes, templates, track projects and share knowledge across the wider Microsoft legal community.
• Provide input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role; identifies opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage expenses according to budget and proposes efficiencies.
• Models compliance and maintains confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, privacy, and the security of data.
• Communication
• Collaborates effectively within Legal and Corporate Affairs work group and direct business clients.
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