Microsoft
Principal Corporate Counsel
$132K–$249K
Redmond, WA +2 · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, WA
Washington, DC
Reston, VA - Experience
- Required: 4+ years practicing as an attorney, or equivalent experience. Preferred: 5+ years practicing as an attorney, or equivalent experience; 3+ years in a specialized legal practice area; 1+ year of in-house counsel experience.
- Education
- Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Handles global cybercrime investigations and proactive civil litigation, developing legal and technical strategies to disrupt online threats and protect Microsoft, its customers, and democratic institutions.
What you'll do
- Lead investigations, litigation, and enforcement projects, including preparing court filings, law enforcement referrals, and cybersecurity reports.
- Develop legal and technical strategies to scale DCU operations, including incorporating AI, and advise on government data requests and voluntary disclosures.
- Engage with government officials, industry representatives, and customers; brief executives and present publicly on complex matters.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor or international equivalent degree and 4+ years practicing as an attorney, or equivalent experience.
- Active law license and ability to meet admission requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Ability to meet security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
- Experience managing complex litigation matters with minimal oversight.
Nice to have
- Experience engaging with government officials and law enforcement, and handling complex investigations and litigation.
- Fluency in basic internet and DNS concepts.
Pay
USD $132,200 - $232,800 per year (base pay); USD $165,800 - $248,600 per year (base pay)
Tools
AI, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Access Device Fraud, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, Lanham Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), DNS
AI focus
Develop and implement legal and technical strategies that incorporate AI; address the abuse of AI for malicious purposes.
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