Microsoft Senior Corporate Counsel Digital Crimes Unit Customer Security & Trust 

United States, Washington 

12891647

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 translating complex technical findings for a broad range of stakeholders, such as law enforcement, legal counsel, and executives

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• A desire to learn, grow, and drive change
• A collaborative and team-first mindset
• Experience engaging with government officials and law enforcement, including Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, and foreign equivalents.
• Experience handling complex criminal investigations and litigation, including violations under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030), Access Device Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1029), Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (18 U.S.C. § 1961), and Lanham Act (18 U.S.C. § 2320).
• Experience handling complex civil litigation, including intellectual property claims, such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
• Experience developing, evaluating, and executing high-impact strategic projects, and the ability to adapt to quickly shifting guidance and priorities.
• Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and other laws and regulations governing disclosure of and access to electronically stored data.
• Experience with managing projects and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in or with technology companies or emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and ability to understand complex technical issues.
• Experience with high-risk incident response within internet or technology companies, including expertise in privacy, data security, or consumer protection subject matter.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 5, 2024.

In this role, you will confront some of the most prolific cybercrimes, including ransomware and other malware, business email compromise (BEC) and account takeover attacks, tech support fraud, and the array of online scams, and some of the most sophisticated cyber actors, including financially motivated networks and state-sponsored groups. You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side and collaborate with world-class threat intelligence and security teams across the company to help drive strategies to investigate and disrupt cybercrime to protect our service and customers. Most significantly, you will make the online ecosystem a safer place for users globally.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently and on cross-discipline teams on various projects relating to investigations, litigation, and enforcement actions.

• Oversee the collection and production of accurate information in drafting of court filings, law enforcement referrals, and internal/external cybersecurity reporting.

• Develop and implement legal and technical strategies to scale the DCU’s operations, including the ongoing incorporation of AI technology.

• Provide legal advice on government requests for data and voluntary disclosures of data.

• Engage with government officials, industry representatives, and customers regarding various cybersecurity and cybercrime issues.