Attorney

Job Category: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 829633-106271
Division: Legal & Corporate Affairs

The Copyright & Trade Secrets Group in Microsoft's Law and Corporate Affairs (LCA) division has a rare and immediate opening for an experienced copyright attorney to work on cutting-edge intellectual property legal issues. This attorney will share responsibility with Microsoft's other copyright lawyers and professionals for the company's worldwide copyright legal practice. This role involves counseling on copyright and trade secret legal issues involving software, PCs, mobile devices and Internet services.

Primary Responsibilities for this position include:
Serve as copyright attorney and trusted advisor for one or more product groups and their associated legal teams.
Work effectively with internal business teams including others in LCA, business clients, specialists, Microsoft subsidiaries, and multiple Product Groups to help analyze legal risks and resolve issues.
Coordinate work with outside counsel in the U.S. and abroad, and oversee efficient use of budget allocation.
Create and deliver innovative legal training to clients and colleagues across Microsoft.
Closely monitor industry trends, legal and policy developments and competitive landscape that drives resolution of copyright and trade secret legal issues.

The mix and balance among these responsibilities is anticipated to shift over time.

We are looking for a stellar attorney with:
A J.D. and excellent academic credentials.
A minimum of 3 years as a practicing attorney, specializing in intellectual property law with extensive US and international experience in copyright counseling, clearance, licensing, and conflict work, including litigation or litigation management. In house experience is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across groups with a sense of urgency, including the ability to influence without formal authority.
A keen business sense, the skills to find creative solutions to legal issues, and the ability to effectively balance legal risks against business interests.
Outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
Innate bias for action and driving client-focused results.
Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize key deliverables.
Ability to work efficiently and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, and possessing the ability to lead, and motivate others.
Desire and ability to interact effectively with a variety of personalities across diverse internal groups, teams, divisions, and cultures.
Experience and passion for internet, software and technology-related issues.

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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