Principal Corporate Counsel, Hardware Compliance Regulatory Attorney

Microsoft • Washington, DC

12h

About The Position

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 including AI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities and innovative projects around the world that can truly make a difference.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or in-house legal department with experience providing advice on hardware compliance regulations, including, but not limited to: product safety and conformity, chemicals and materials restrictions, supply chain, and EHS and sustainability requirements in complex, highly regulated environments, particularly for large scale infrastructure, or technology platforms.
• OR equivalent experience.
• Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree