Microsoft Principal Corporate Counsel 

United Kingdom, England, London 

519441189

to provide general counselling legal services on commercial legal matters across a range of industries.

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Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree demonstrable 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.
• UK qualified solicitor or barrister with demonstrable experience as a practicing attorney and preferred in house experience.
• Extensive experience practicing in sophisticated legal environments;

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable analytical and written communication skills;
• A keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests;
• A demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in fast-paced environment, prioritise workflow and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations;
• An ability to work independently while also being a collaborator;
• Demonstrable team spirit and ability to work with colleagues based in different locations;
• An ability to establish a “trusted advisor” relationship with key business team members;
• A high tolerance for ambiguity and change; and
• Passion for technology, the potential of digital transformation and Microsoft’s diverse range of products and services.

Primary Duties:

• Acts as the primary legal contact UK Subsidiary commercial legal matters across a range of industries and operating units.

• Provide input into the review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range commercial contracts, including licensing and framework agreements, letters of support, MoU’s, term sheets and responses to RFPs and tenders.

• counselingon a broad range of topics, including related UK laws, contracting issues, data protection, security, intellectual property and licensing, responsible design of AI, competition/anti-trust, general commercial law, contract interpretation, contentious matters and regulatory compliance.

• Identifies and anticipates legal risks in the client's business, technology, and/or public policy, and develops solutions to mitigate future risk.

• Manages day to day interactions with outside counsel or other service providers to address and resolve issues.

• Occasional attendance at our Reading offices as required.

• International travel will be required from time to time.