Description:

Overview:
Microsoft is looking for an skilled, pragmatic senior attorney to join our Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) team as a Senior Corporate Counsel for Privacy Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs (PARA). PARA is responsible for advancing Microsoft's data protection and privacy strategy by engaging with engineering and business groups internally and regulators, customers, and other stakeholders externally; developing and maintaining the Microsoft Privacy Standard; and contributing to core governance and compliance functions.

Responsibilities:

Contribute as a senior member of the team responsible for guidance on data protection and privacy regulation issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering and business leaders, regulators, customers, industry groups, and civil society organizations.
Execute against PARA's strategic vision that aligns with Microsoft's values, objectives, and business priorities.
Provide legal and policy guidance to product teams, marketing, sales, and other business groups on accessibility and privacy issues, including novel and emerging topics.
Facilitate compliance with privacy laws and regulations, as well as the Microsoft Privacy Standard.
Drive innovation and efficiency in PARA's operations, processes, and tools, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies where appropriate.
Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, diversity, and inclusion within PARA and across CELA.

Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years experience as a practicing attorney with relevant experience in law and policy, in a global context
OR equivalent experience.
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications:

In-house counsel experience.
Expertise in data protection and privacy, with a deep understanding of the interplay between data protection, privacy, and other regulatory domains, including cybersecurity, digital safety, responsible AI, accessibility, and market regulation.
Demonstrated formal or informal leadership skills, including the ability to influence and inspire a diverse and distributed team of legal professionals and project managers.
The ability to persuade, influence, and build trust with internal and external stakeholders.