Principal Corporate Counsel
@ Microsoft

Hybrid
$200,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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Overview

Turn experience into opportunity with the Principal Corporate Counsel role at Microsoft. Join the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs’ Deal Team to work on cutting edge issues, manage world class clients, and drive strategic initiatives.

Role Description

The Middle East Deal Team within the CELA department seeks a seasoned lawyer for complex commercial transactions across the EMEA region. You will advise business teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders, customers, partners, and outside counsels to enable strategic transactions in the GenAI era.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support for complex technology transactions.
  • Develop negotiation strategies and solve issues creatively.
  • Draft, negotiate, and structure integrated agreements.
  • Advise on AI business models, commercial contracts, IP, and data protection.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and manage escalations.

Qualifications

Required: Juris Doctorate or equivalent, active license to practice, strong background in corporate and commercial law, and fluency in Arabic and English. Preferred: Experience in law firm or in-house roles, orchestration across complex transactions, comfort with ambiguity, and a growth mindset.

Additional Information

This role requires some regional travel. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

Key skills/competency

  • Corporate Law
  • Technology Transactions
  • Negotiation
  • M&A
  • Contract Drafting
  • Strategic Advising
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Data Protection
  • Intellectual Property
  • Bilingual (Arabic/English)
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight legal transaction expertise and bilingual skills.
  • Study Microsoft culture: Understand their mission, values, and innovation focus.
  • Prepare examples: Detail successful negotiation and complex deals.
  • Research industry trends: Stay updated on AI and technology regulations.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review commercial contract drafting best practices.
Study AI legal implications and regulatory updates.
Learn negotiation strategies for complex deals.
Practice structuring integrated agreements.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling complex negotiation pressure.
Explain teamwork in cross-functional legal projects.
Share examples of managing ambiguous situations.
Discuss decision-making under tight deadlines.

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