Microsoft Principal Corporate Counsel 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

800872909

Required Qualifications

• J.D. 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an attorney supporting consumer online services or AI products

• 1+ year(s) in-house counsel experience

• Experience simplifying complex issues

• Experience managing multiple mission-critical projects in alignment with priorities.

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 October 12th, 2025.

By applying to this position, you are being considered for multiple like positions. Position specifics, including hiring team, location and position details, will be determined during the interview process. The job description should make clear the job responsibilities and required qualifications.

• Identify and anticipate legal risks for the customer in areas such as technology, public policy, and development.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with outside counsel, draft and negotiate transactional documents.

• Advocate for Microsoft’s interests by developing relationships with external legal professionals, customers and partners.

• Participate in legal and industry associations and contribute to external outreach initiatives.

• You will suggest improvements, identify best practices, and provide continuous feedback to make the delivery of legal services more efficient.
• Propose efficiencies to budget management, and model compliance, privacy, and data security.

• Collaborate within the Legal and Corporate Affairs (CELA) work group, using written and verbal communication to organize and simplify issues and ideas.
• Embody our and