Details of the Organization

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's best-known software products are the Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity applications, and the Edge web browser. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. 

Details of the Job/Internship

A Legal Counsel Intern manages legal business matters and provides corporate and commercial legal services to in-house clients, counsels business partners and executives on a broad range of issues, which may include legal, business, public relations, government affairs, corporate image, Customer Partner Experience, regulatory compliance, or cross-Microsoft related matters. Reviews legal data and advises the organization on appropriate legal action. Identifies legal risks and develops solutions and mitigation strategies. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary legal contact (generalist or subject matter expert) for assigned clients; executes routine to moderate- impact legal matters; provides support (e.g., revises templates, answers client questions about legal process) to higher-level attorneys.
• Serves as a contributor to clients and colleagues about legal and related business matters (e.g.. privacy, intellectual property, regulatory compliance).
• Provides input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role; identifies opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Eligibility

• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree OR Legal Apprenticeship
• Must have at least one quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.

Salary/Stipend

It will be discussed with the candidate itself

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United States

State

Hybrid

Address

Hybrid