Microsoft
Principal Corporate Counsel, Partner Investments & Global SMB
$132K–$249K
United States +4 · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- United States
Redmond, WA
Mountain View, CA
New York, NY
Washington, DC - Experience
- 4+ years as a practicing attorney, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Provides legal counsel to Microsoft’s Partner Investments and Global SMB organizations on partner programs, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and legal risks, while helping scale legal support through AI-enabled tools and processes.
What you'll do
- Advise on strategic initiatives, partner programs, sales motions, and complex legal and regulatory matters; structure and negotiate commercial arrangements.
- Guide the design and governance of partner investment and incentive programs, including compliance with competition law, anti-corruption, and finance controls.
- Collaborate across business and legal teams to manage risks, improve legal processes, and develop reusable guidance and AI-enabled solutions.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree and 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney, or equivalent experience.
- Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting technology, commercial, sales, partner, or go-to-market organizations.
- Experience with partner ecosystems, channel sales programs, incentives, investments, commercial contracting, or other growth-oriented initiatives.
Pay
USD $132,200 - $232,800 per year (base salary); USD $165,800 - $248,600 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Adopt and champion AI-enabled and AI-powered tools and solutions, automation, and scalable processes to improve legal efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
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