Microsoft Senior Corporate Counsel 

United States, Washington 

97064899

As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you will have a critical role in developing and shaping the patent strategy underpinning our world-class patent portfolio, advancing business-minded IP strategies, and resolving patent disputes.

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.
• A technical background in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or relevant equivalent experience
  

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Patent analysis skills both in terms of patent generation (patentability and claiming strategies) as well as patent evaluation (assessing infringement and validity positions). Ideally, the candidate has experience in both preparation and prosecution of patents as well as patent litigation, licensing, and counseling. A successful candidate should have a record of successfully negotiating complex disputes and licenses.
• DEI and Pro Bono: The candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as pro bono.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 11, 2024.

• Serve as the primary Patent Counsel for an Experiences and Devices business unit that collaborates with scientists and engineers to harvest inventions and set strategies to best protect key Microsoft innovations.
• Devise and lead strategies that utilize IP to ensure Microsoft’s freedom to innovate and operate, through licensing and joint development.
• Engage with and advise senior leaders on creative IP strategies designed to protect Microsoft innovations, enable new business opportunities, and address potential IP challenges.

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