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Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Microsoft Security legal team as the Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity supporting Microsoft’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Digital Security + Resilience (DSR), Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) and Risk & Resilience (R&R) teams.
This role will serve as a trusted advisor for, and provide legal support to, the CISO as the CISO identifies cyber risks to Microsoft’s business assets across the digital estate, mitigates that risk in collaboration with leadership and leads the company’s security operations and governance teams. With the recently announced Secure Future Initiative (SFI), we welcome a great teammate to join us to help realize this journey for the company!
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees 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.
Responsibilities
Legal Counsel
Operational Excellence
Communication
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate or equivalent international degree
Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.
10+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney in corporate law, privacy, and/or cybersecurity regulatory compliance.
Other Qualifications
This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local US government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.
Preferred Qualifications
Legal Counsel IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $154,500 - $273,400 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 $199,600 - $299,400 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 June 5, 2024.
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