About the role
Legal Advice and Counsel Serve as one of the primary legal advisors for the Azure Hardware and Systems Infrastructure. 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. 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 demonstrate sound and practical business judgement in ambiguous situations.
