<b>Overview</b><br><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Turn experience into opportunity. Leverage your accomplishments to get the kind of employment </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">you’ve</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> always wanted as a part of the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs’</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> Global</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> Deal Team: </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">cutting edge</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> issues, world class </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">clients</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and strategic initiatives all with the collaboration and support of a global team of seasoned professionals</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">If you are ready to work directly with business leaders to solve problems, drive change, design the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">future</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and delight our customers, then a career with the Microsoft </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Global </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Deal Team is for you.</span></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span> </p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Global Deal Team</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> has an immediate opening for a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Principal</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">C</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">orporate </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">C</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ounsel on a team of lawyers that prides itself on collaboration, learning, energy, and creating wins for Microsoft and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">its</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> customers. Your primary responsibility will be supporting business teams that </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">are responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> pursuing and closing some of the most strategic and complex commercial transactions across the</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> EMEA </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">region</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">globally</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. In this role, you will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">advise and work with a wide range of internal multidisciplinary stakeholders, our customers and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">partners </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">and our outside counsels</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> to enable strategic transactions with Microsoft’s most important customers</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> who are rapidly transforming in this GenAI era</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">As a part of the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Global</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> Deal Team, you will</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> also</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">have the opportunity </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> help</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> evolve how we work to deliver scaled legal services to accelerate the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">business </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">outcomes Microsoft and its customers are driving.</span></span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This successful candidate c</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ould</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> be based in</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Paris or London</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> This role will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">likely involve</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> some </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">international</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> travel. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">employees</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><p> </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">You will provide legal support for complex technology transactions by developing negotiation strategies, solving problems creatively, and coordinating across CELA and business team subject matter experts. You will offer strategic advice on newly emerging information technology business models, including AI, while staying updated on rules, regulations, and other statutory requirements relating to Microsoft business. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">You will draft, negotiate, and structure integrated agreements encompassing sales, procurement, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, investments, and other innovative business models, addressing legal issues such as commercial contracts, intellectual property, and data protection.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">You will utilize outside counsel effectively and guide escalations to appropriate senior leaders to take smart and well-informed risks to meet customer needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">You will communicate in ways that create clarity and advance negotiations and projects to achieve closure of open issues. You will provide practical and strategic advice to business clients and CELA colleagues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">You will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ensure a coordinated legal voice through broad collaboration across groups, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">management</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and leaders</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This will involve organizing and simplifying complex issues and recommending clear courses of action.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><p><strong>Required Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Juris Doctorate Degree or international equivalent degree.</li><li>Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.</li><li>This role requires proficiency in written, reading, and conversational French.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in written, reading, and conversational Italian</li><li>Demonstrable experience as a practicing attorney in law firm or in-house roles specializing in complex transactions, including technology transactions, M&A, business development, or related work managing complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Exceptional orchestration skills, with a demonstrated history of successfully advising on large-scale, nuanced transactions that involve multiple strategic, operational, and legal dimensions and the requirement to meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities.</li><li>Comfort with ambiguity and bias for action in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment with sound judgment incorporating strong legal analysis, a pragmatic approach, and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, and stakeholder priorities.</li><li>Enthusiastic team player who enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex issues, invest in others, and work collaboratively to generate consensus across diverse points of view.</li><li>Inquisitive and curious - enjoys learning new concepts, tackling cutting-edge legal issues, thrives amidst change and exhibits a growth mindset.</li><li>Additional language skills would be a plus. </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>#CELA</p> <br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>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 <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>