Attorney

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a dynamic, highly-motivated and experienced attorney to join our U.S. Field Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) team in the Global Sales, Marketing and Operations Group.   This attorney will primarily support Microsoft’s U.S. Public Sector organization in the sale of cloud computing (Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service) and devices, as well as traditional software licensing and consulting services.

Ideally, this position will be located in the Washington, D.C. area.   Other locations may be considered for the right candidate.  

The responsibilities of this position will primarily include:    

(1) Drafting, negotiating and advising business clients relative to complex cloud computing and devices agreements with government (including Education) customers in the U.S.;   (2) Drafting, negotiating and advising business clients relative to software licensing, consulting services, product support, teaming, non-disclosure, and other agreements with customers and partners;   (3) Providing strategic advice on newly emerging Information Technology business models including; Internet of Things’ (IoT);   (4) Providing strategic advice and guidance on rapidly changing privacy, security, government procurement and other regulatory and policy issues impacting the sale of Microsoft products and services to government customers; and   (5) Providing other necessary general legal advice and counsel to business clients primarily in the areas of antitrust law, intellectual property law, anti-piracy, ethics and compliance, employment law, privacy law, dispute resolution and corporate citizenship.    

Candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:    

(1) J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and admission to the state bar of at least one U.S. state;   (2) 6+ years of experience as a transactional attorney in-house and/or at a law firm with experience in cloud computing, software licensing, systems integration, or other complex services engagements, especially those involving software and other intellectual property;   (3) Government contracting experience - Federal, State & Local, and Education; (3) Strong analytical and drafting skills;   (4) Strong experience in negotiating information technology agreements with large enterprise commercial and/or government entities;   (5) Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision;   (6) Excellent oral and written communication skills;   (7) Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word and PowerPoint; and   (8) Ability to work independently and partner effectively in a team environment.     This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.