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Microsoft

Principal Corporate Counsel, Procurement & Construction

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What they do

A Contract Lawyer specializes in contract law. They focus on all aspects of client contract negotiation and reviews, including client tenders and contracts, MOUs, Bidding Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Parent Company Guarantees, subcontract flowdowns and other agreements required to meet a client, company or organization's business needs.

$158,884 / year median in Washington

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Providing legal oversight for a high volume of complex procurement, design, and construction related agreements in support of cloud and datacenter infrastructure. Partnering closely with business teams in negotiations with manufacturers, contractors, designers, consultants, and key suppliers; advising business partners on risk allocation, deal structure, compliance, and other aspects of contracts. Providing day-to-day legal support for procurement processes and construction projects, including counseling on contract administration, notices, and claim and dispute resolution and avoidance. Supporting the development and continuous improvement of playbooks, templates, and clause libraries; driving process improvements to improve quality and reduce contract cycle time; collaborating with business teams in the development of new deal structures. Managing outside counsel and specialized advisors, including commercial advice, contract negotiation, and dispute management. Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including engineering, procurement, finance, compliance and other teams. Approaching the day-to-day work with curiosity and flexibility. Developing trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives by providing practical, risk-based guidance that supports timely project delivery. Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney advising on complex commercial transactions, including developing, negotiating, and documenting contracts and counseling on disputes/claims OR equivalent experience. Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction. Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 5+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. Experience with complex supply chain processes and infrastructure projects, including product purchase, A/E services, and different construction delivery models (e.g., EPC and design-build). Keen business sense and the ability to think creatively and strategically. The ability to deliver impact through superior collaboration as part of a diverse and inclusive team. You should be a flexible and analytical thinker able to quickly and accurately identify legal issues in a complex environment and to develop solutions by exercising confident judgment in ambiguous situations. Enthusiasm for taking on different job responsibilities over time to adapt to the fast pace of innovation in the datacenter infrastructure industry. Capability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workflow, and adjust to frequent fluctuations in workload and business imperatives. A passion for working in the technology sector and including a keen interest in applying technology, including AI, to improve legal work and efficiency.