Microsoft
Principal Corporate Counsel - Datacenter Energy Attorney
$132K–$249K
United States +7 · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- United States
Redmond, WA
Mountain View, CA
Dallas, TX
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA - Experience
- 4+ years as a practicing attorney; equivalent experience is accepted.
- Education
- Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Provides legal counsel on electricity infrastructure, supply, and carbon-free energy agreements and regulatory matters supporting datacenter development and operations.
What you'll do
- Negotiate electricity infrastructure and supply agreements for datacenters, and agreements for new carbon-free electricity generation.
- Advise on legal and business risks, regulatory matters, and proposals for regulatory changes related to datacenter energy.
- Manage project-related legal issues and counsel business partners and management.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor or international equivalent degree and 4+ years as a practicing attorney providing legal support for U.S. electricity transactions and regulations, or equivalent experience.
- Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and ability to meet admission requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.
Nice to have
- Experience with electricity and natural gas transactions and regulations in Texas.
- Membership in the State Bar of Texas.
Pay
USD $132,200 - $232,800 per year (base salary); USD $165,800 - $248,600 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Interest in applying technology, including AI, to improve legal work and efficiency.
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