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Corporate Counsel, Honors Program

Microsoft
$105,800.00 - $204,000.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Apr 02, 2026
Overview As aCorporate Counsel in our Honors Program,you'lllaunch your legal career through ahighly structured, multiyear rotational experiencedesigned to accelerate your growth and prepare you to become afutureready legal leader in theAI era. You'llgainhandson experience across the organization, working on real, highimpact legal matters that sit at the intersection of law, technology, and business. From day one,you'llbe embedded in teams that are shaping the future while actively using AI tools and modern legal practices as part of your everyday work, not as an afterthought. The program is designed to help you discover your strengths, build legal skills, and gain confidence through mentorship and growing responsibility. After completing the program, you'll have the opportunity to move into a fulltime role that matches both business needs and your interests, setting you up for a successful legal career. Responsibilities Communication: Collaborates effectively within Corporate,External,and Legal Affairs (CELA) workgroupand direct business clients. Organizes issues and ideas in written and verbal communication. Legal Advice and Counsel: Acts as the primary legal contact (generalist or subject matter expert) for assigned clients,executes legal matters with moderate oversight, and provides support (e.g., revises templates, answers client questions about legal process) to higher-level attorneys, with some oversight. Serves as a contributor to clients and colleagues aboutlegal and related business matters (e.g., privacy, intellectual property,compliance & ethics,litigation, corporate governance, M&A, etc.). Identifies andanticipateslegal risks in the client's business, technology, and/or public policy, and proposes solutions to mitigate future risk. Interactsand/or directsoutside counselor other service providers to address and resolve project-specific issues. Structures, drafts, andnegotiatestransactional documents (e.g., standard agreements with third parties). Conducts, reviews, interprets, andanalyzeslegal information. Maintains understanding of legalrequirementswithinownprimary legal practice area. Advises and helps clients understandlegalcompliancerequirements,identifyrisksandoffers solutions.Identifiesand engagesappropriate stakeholdersin Corporate, External,and Legal Affairs (CELA) and business to escalate issues. Operational Excellence Provides input and continuous feedback to improve processefficiencieswithinrole.Identifiesopportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness. Manages project work expenses according to budget and proposes efficiencies. Modelscompliance andmaintainsconfidentiality, attorney-client privilege, privacy, and the security of data. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 1+ year(s) experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. Active license to practice law ina jurisdictionand capable of meeting admission requirements in relevantjurisdiction. Additionalor preferred qualifications Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 2+years experienceas a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience as an attorney in specialized practice area (e.g., tax, employment, copyright). Legal Counsel IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,800 - $204,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $136,200 - $223,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.