Assistant General Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs
Microsoft
Other Engineering, Legal
USD 160,700-284,400 / year
Posted on Sep 16, 2025
Assistant General Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Date posted
Sep 15, 2025
Job number
1875664
Work site
Fully on-site
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
People Manager
Profession
Legal & Corporate Affairs
Discipline
Legal Counsel
Employment type
Full-Time
Overview
Microsoft's Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization has a Leadership opportunity in the Infrastructure Legal Affairs team. This is an opportunity to ensure that Microsoft customers worldwide have the necessary cloud and AI infrastructure capacity to meet their needs and enable their AI transformation.
In the role of Assistant General Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs, you will lead a team providing legal advice and counsel to the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division within Microsoft. The division is responsible for engineering Microsoft's first party semiconductors, networking and other infrastructure hardware as well as sourcing and managing supply of third party hardware for its data centers. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of intellectual property, technology transactions, hardware development, supply chain and manufacturing.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our Culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate Degree or international equivalent degree AND 9+ years experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of technology development, technology and IP transactions, and related counseling to executive business leaders
- OR equivalent experience.
- Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience advising on cutting-edge technology, including semiconductors.
- Experience supporting and guiding a team.
- Ability to contribute effectively by working independently and efficiently on projects in a fast-paced environment while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
- Ability to demonstrate sound and practical business judgement in ambiguous situations.
Legal Counsel M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $160,700 - $284,400 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 $207,700 - $311,500 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 28th, 2025.
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Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Counsel
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division.
- Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business issues.
- Serve as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives; at times with the assistance of outside counsel.
- Manage a wide variety of complex IP and technology transctions, ranging from technology development, manufacturing and logistics, supply and procurement.
- Collaborate with specialists in trade, IP, and CELA partners to help define business strategy to manage legal risk and regulation in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.
Solution Implementation and Process Improvement
- Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks.
- Manage and develop relationships with outside counsel and clients to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives.
- Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements that increase efficiencies.
Team Leadership and Management
- Support and guide a team of 5+ attorneys who primarily support the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division and, where appropriate, also coordinate and work across Infrastructure Legal Affairs.
- Coach and define objectives and outcomes that enable your team to adapt and grow.
- Embody our culture and values
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.