Paralegal

Job Category: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Location: Bellevue, WA, US
Job ID: 829727-106338
Division: Legal & Corporate Affairs

Are you creative and passionate about technology? Are you ready to bring your experiences and accomplishments to work on cutting edge technology issues? Join the team that provides front-line legal support for Microsoft's Online Services Division including Bing, Microsoft Advertising, Application Experiences, MSN and Global Foundation Services!
The Online Services Division (OSD) legal group within Microsoft's product and services legal department is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated paralegal to join our team at Microsoft's global headquarters near Seattle, Washington.
OSD's mission is to shape Microsoft's software and services strategies -- reinventing the way people live their lives online. This is your opportunity to work with a fast-paced business that is bringing the world best in breed consumer online experiences!

Primary Duties:

Organize and help our legal team to successfully execute on a dynamic set of fast-paced global initiatives
Draft and negotiate legal agreements, which may include development, licensing, and marketing agreements
Provide legal advice to clients and help design creative solutions to complex business, technical, and legal issues
Advise clients on a broad range of topics, which may include intellectual property and licensing, general commercial and consumer law, contract interpretation, and antitrust and regulatory compliance
Perform legal research and work closely with team attorneys and outside counsel, as needed
Engage with various levels of Microsoft managers and employees, as well as outside partners, customers, and vendors
Partner with attorneys and paralegals across the department and around the world to provide comprehensive legal solutions to internal clients
Manage time sensitive projects

We are looking for an experienced paralegal with:

A minimum of a two year college degree -- four year degree, paralegal certificate and/or relevant work experience strongly preferred
At least 5+ years of demonstrated transactional legal work experience strongly preferred
Strong legal drafting, program management and team organizational skills are a plus
Outstanding communication, organization and writing skills
Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues
The ability to balance legal risks against business interests
Strong results orientation with a dedicated client focus
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator with other paralegals and attorneys as part of the broader OSD legal team
Desire to work with diverse internal groups, teams, divisions, and cultures
Passion for technology
Prior experience working for a software technology company is a plus

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

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