Proactive Risk Engagement Principal Corporate Counsel, Compliance and Ethics

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Overview:
- Proactive Risk Engagement Principal Corporate Counsel, Compliance and Ethics role in Washington .
- Role type: Individual Contributor
- Work from home option available, with up to 50% remote work.
- Travel required: 0-25%
- Profession: Legal & Corporate Affairs
- Discipline: Legal Counsel
- Employment type: Full-Time

Role Description:
- The CELA Compliance & Ethics (C&E) organization fosters a culture of compliance, ethics, and trust at Microsoft.
- The Proactive Risk Engagement (PRE) team within C&E focuses on proactive risk mitigation, investigations, data analytics, and training + culture.
- The role involves working cross-functionally to understand critical risks, implement controls and monitoring systems, support investigations, and advise on sales channels and complex transactions.
- The team takes a collaborative approach and is looking for a legal professional to join the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) third-party compliance, counseling, and proactive risk assessment practice.
- The role is titled Proactive Risk Engagement Principal Corporate Counsel, Compliance and Ethics.

Company Culture:
- Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
- Employees are expected to have a growth mindset, innovate, and collaborate to realize shared goals.
- The company values respect, integrity, and accountability, and strives to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications:
Required:
- Juris Doctorate Degree or Equivalent International Degree OR Completion of a Legal Apprenticeship.
- Active law license in relevant jurisdiction.
- 5+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent practice of law.
- Experience dealing with compliance issues involving multinational companies or other large organizations.

Additional or Preferred:
- Business level fluency in Spanish.
- Knowledge of the . Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other corruption law-related risks and preventative mitigation.
- Experience managing projects and activities across multiple business areas, compliance functions, and geographies.
- Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships across disciplines and seniority levels.

Salary Information:
- Legal Counsel IC4 role in the . ranges from USD $124,800 to $222,000 per year, with a higher range applicable to specific work locations.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation, with additional information available on the Microsoft careers website.

Responsibilities:
- Provide actionable FCPA guidance to business leaders, sales teams, lawyers, and control owners.
- Coordinate third party compliance engagements, proactive risk assessments, and enhancements to controls and monitoring capabilities.
- Meet with third parties to evaluate and address identified risk areas and drive more effective compliance programs.
- Partner with PRE's analytics team and C&E's investigation community to assess emerging risks and design & implement mitigation measures.
- Build strategic relationships within the Americas region and in corporate functions to expand our global proactive compliance practice, with a focus on addressing significant regional risks.
- Direct outside counsel to support PRE's work.
- Contribute to the advancement of a culture of diversity and inclusion at Microsoft.

Benefits/Perks:
- Industry-leading healthcare.
- Educational resources.
- Discounts on products and services.
- Savings and investments.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Generous time away.
- Giving programs.
- Opportunities to network and connect.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

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Juris Doctorate Degree or Equivalent International Degree OR Completion of a Legal Apprenticeship.

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