Senior Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure Legal Affairs

About this role

Legal Advice and Counsel Serve as one of the primary legal advisors for the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division and manage a team of attorneys. Identify and anticipate highly complex legal and/or other business issues. Serve as a key business partner and advisor to senior executives

Manage a wide variety of negotiations and transactions with unique IP and technology issues related to semiconductor and other hardware development, manufacturing and logistics, supply chain and procurement. Collaborate with specialists in trade, IP, and other CELA partners as needed to escalate and drive decisions. Develop and implement solutions that anticipate and mitigate risks

Manage and develop relationships with clients to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives. Provide feedback and evaluate process improvements including the development and deployment of AI tooling that increases efficiencies. Support and guide a team of attorneys who support the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure division and, where appropriate, also coordinate and work across Infrastructure Legal Affairs

Coach and define objectives and outcomes that enable your team to adapt and grow. Embody our culture and values Juris Doctorate Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years' experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of IP and technology transactions; supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and procurement; and related counseling to executive business leaders. OR equivalent experience

Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction. Demonstrated experience advising on and negotiating agreements for cutting-edge technology, including semiconductors. Ability to contribute effectively by working independently and efficiently on projects in a fast-paced environment while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

Ability to demo

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