Principal Corporate Counsel

Job description

Microsoft’s Corporate and External Affairs (CELA) Global Trade Legal team advances Microsoft's mission through international trade policies, strategies and solutions that foster a culture of compliance, trust, and innovation across Microsoft and with our partners and customers worldwide.  

The Supply Chain Security and Customs team within Global Trade CELA, drives trade-related customs, national security, and supplier due diligence compliance programs, initiatives, and requirements across the company. The team has an immediate opening for in the role of Principal Corporate Counsel to counsel and collaborate with engineers, business leaders, responsible sourcing, and CELA teams to build durable and risk-based compliance programs and tools,  leveraging AI.  In this role you will work with stakeholders across levels and disciplines of the organization to identify and resolve legal and business risks, advise on regulatory and compliance matters, and handle day-to-day project-related legal issues.  You will take a strategic view in driving beyond the day-to-day – helping to build a robust plan for both today and tomorrow to implement and drive continuous innovation and improvement in compliance solutions.  In this role, you will lead the advancement and implementation of national security and customs compliance strategies and solutions through engagement and collaboration with external stakeholders, as well as key internal business partners and stakeholders.