Overview

Microsoft is looking for an experienced privacy 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 regulators, customers, and other external stakeholders as well as engineering and business groups internally. PARA also develops and maintains the Microsoft Privacy Standard and contributes to core privacy governance and compliance functions.

Responsibilities-
Respond to and interact with data protection authorities regarding Microsoft’s compliance with privacy laws and Microsoft’s personal data processing practices across the full range of Microsoft products.

• Provide commercial CELA with support to respond to and resolve enterprise customer inquiries and concerns concerning privacy and data protection.

• Collaborate with product and commercial CELA and other domain experts to provide simple and understandable (i) external descriptions of Microsoft’s processing practices and compliance with privacy and digital laws and (ii) internal guidance regarding privacy and digital laws.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including regulators, customers, industry groups, civil society organizations, and engineering and business teams.

• 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 growth-driven mindset and learning culture in PARA and across CELA.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent degree and license to practice law in the U.S or the EU, or other relevant jurisdiction.

• Demonstrable experience in law and policy in an International context.

• Knowledge of Privacy or Data Protection or AI principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house counsel experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in data protection and privacy, with an understanding of the interplay between data protection, privacy, and other digital regulatory domains, including cybersecurity, digital safety, responsible AI, consumer protection, and competition.

• Practical thinker and problem solver with an ability to make risk-based decisions that involve tradeoffs among various legal domains and technological progress and innovation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to persuade, influence, collaborate, and build trust with external and internal stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate and navigate complex and evolving regulatory environments.

• Keen interest in Microsoft products and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence.

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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.