Principal Corporate Counsel, Hardware Compliance Regulatory Attorney

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated attorney to support Microsoft's Regulatory Compliance team. The Infrastructure Legal Affairs team supporting Microsoft's Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening In the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Hardware Compliance Regulatory Attorney. This is a unique opportunity to help Microsoft compliantly operate its rapidly expanding global cloud and datacenter infrastructure.

This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Microsoft's infrastructure business and help ensure compliance with datacenter focused regulations governing Microsoft's infrastructure hardware.

Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind the world-leading datacenters at the foundation of Microsoft online products and services includingAI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trustedexperience to customers and partners worldwide.This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities andinnovativeprojects around the world that can truly make a difference.

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CO+I business team on regulatory requirements applicable to hardware systems and infrastructure, including obligations that affect datacenter equipment design, manufacturing, sourcing, deployment, operation, and end of life management.
• Provide practical, business focused legal advice grounded in an understanding of how regulatory requirements impact Microsoft's datacenter hardware across global markets.
• Partner closely with Microsoft engineering, supply chain, sustainability, EHS, and operations subject matter experts to interpret regulatory requirements and support scalable compliance frameworks.
• Advise on cross border regulatory considerations, including import/export controls and supply chain regulatory obligations applicable to hardware components, firmware, and integrated systems.
• Contribute to horizontal regulatory compliance initiatives in partnership with Government Affairs, sustainability, EHS, and other cross-company teams.
• Support Microsoft's engagement with regulators and policy stakeholders on hardware related regulatory developments, standards, and compliance expectations.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with business clients and senior leaders across engineering and operations organizations.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with engineering, operations, and business teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Business judgment with the ability to think creatively and strategically while delivering clear, practical legal guidance in complex and evolving regulatory environments.
• Ability to quickly identify legal issues, exercise confident judgment in ambiguous situations, and develop workable solutions through superior collaboration.
• Results oriented and customer focused mindset, with a demonstrated commitment to providing high quality legal support and building trusted advisor relationships with business clients.
• Passion for working in the technology sector, including a keen interest in applying technology and AI tools to improve legal work efficiency and scalability.
• Desire and ability to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team, bringing a positive, practical approach-and a sense of humor-to problem solving.

Legal Counsel IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $132,200 - $232,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,800 - $248,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.