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Senior Corporate Counsel, Data Center Infrastructure Attorney
Irving, TX
Job Description
OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced attorney to support Microsoft's global cloud expansion in the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, Data Center Infrastructure Attorney. The legal team supporting the Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening for a senior attorney to provide legal advice regarding geographic and market specific regulations impacting data center expansion and license to operate. This attorney will be tasked with creating a scale program to provide regulatory legal guidance and initiate legal gap assessments. Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for operating all Microsoft online products and services, including AI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities and innovative projects around the world that can truly make a difference. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities Lead the legal analysis to support Microsoft's expansion of datacenters into new markets and support successful operations in each of Microsoft's existing datacenter markets.Creation of a scale legal advisory program tasked with providing holistic guidance on regulations impacting license to operate and market specific requirements.Providing legal counsel on the data center regulatory environment on a market-by-market basis and initiating legal gap analysis when required.Identifying and resolving business and legal risks, advising on regulatory matters, and providing input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to data center infrastructure.Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including permitting, land use, government affairs, and communications teams.Developing trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives.Exercising independent judgment on legal matters to counsel middle and senior management business partners.OtherEmbody our Culture and Values
Responsibilities Lead the legal analysis to support Microsoft's expansion of datacenters into new markets and support successful operations in each of Microsoft's existing datacenter markets.Creation of a scale legal advisory program tasked with providing holistic guidance on regulations impacting license to operate and market specific requirements.Providing legal counsel on the data center regulatory environment on a market-by-market basis and initiating legal gap analysis when required.Identifying and resolving business and legal risks, advising on regulatory matters, and providing input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to data center infrastructure.Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including permitting, land use, government affairs, and communications teams.Developing trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives.Exercising independent judgment on legal matters to counsel middle and senior management business partners.OtherEmbody our Culture and Values
Job Summary
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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