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Work type: On-site
Location: DC
Salary: $132,200–$232,800 / yr
Posted: 14 days ago
Closes: Nov 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $180k

This role $182k

$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1589 open roles on FindRole.

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The Principal Corporate Counsel position at Microsoft’s US Public Sector Industries Team involves providing comprehensive legal guidance on complex cloud computing and AI transactions for the U.S. Government. This senior role requires working closely with cross-functional teams to support sales organizations in navigating regulatory, compliance, and policy issues while fostering crucial relationships with key government customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal procurement regulations, negotiation of complex deals, and legal analysis that aligns business goals with risk management. Key skills include a strong background in cloud computing, AI-related legal issues, and the ability to work effectively in an agile environment. This role demands a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their legal implications within the context of national security and classified matters for organizations like the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Skills

cloud computing AI machine learning cognitive services quantum computing augmented reality Federal procurement regulations negotiation legal drafting agile environment project management

What you'll do

Provide legal guidance on complex cloud computing and AI transactions with U.S. Government.
Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, and national security issues in technology sales to government customers.
Offer counsel on classified matters and compliance for emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing.
Support business clients with government data rights, bid protests, NDAs, FOIA requests, and intellectual property issues.
Draft legal documents and negotiate complex deals involving cloud services and professional support.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney or equivalent.
Active license to practice law and ability to meet admission requirements.
Government Secret Security Clearance required.
Experience with complex transactions and legal issues in cloud computing and AI.
Strong knowledge of Federal procurement regulations and related legal matters.
Demonstrated negotiation skills and expertise in drafting complex deals.

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