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Senior CorporateCounsel, Energy
Reno, NV
Job Description
OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced attorney to help us shape our approach to powering the Microsoft Cloud and the development of new carbon-free electricity generation in the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, Energy. The legal team supporting the Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening for an attorney to support electricity infrastructure agreements, electricity supply, carbon-free electricity power purchase agreements, and related legal support applicable to datacenter development and operations. Microsoft has set ambitious sustainability targets for carbon-free energy, responsible water use, zero-waste, and ecosystem health (see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sustainability. This is a unique role for an attorney to work on cutting edge innovative transactions, to help build an environmentally sustainable cloud. Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for operating all 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 energy projects around the world that can truly make a difference. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesElectricity infrastructure agreements and electricity supply for new datacenters and datacenter expansions.Structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements to support the purchase of carbon-free electricity.Identifying and resolving business and legal risks, advising on regulatory matters, and providing input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to datacenter energy.Handling day-to-day project-related legal issues.Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including business partners, lawyers, legal specialists, government affairs, and PR professionals.Exercising independent judgment on legal matters to counsel middle and senior management business partners.OtherEmbody our Culture & Values
ResponsibilitiesElectricity infrastructure agreements and electricity supply for new datacenters and datacenter expansions.Structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements to support the purchase of carbon-free electricity.Identifying and resolving business and legal risks, advising on regulatory matters, and providing input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to datacenter energy.Handling day-to-day project-related legal issues.Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including business partners, lawyers, legal specialists, government affairs, and PR professionals.Exercising independent judgment on legal matters to counsel middle and senior management business partners.OtherEmbody our Culture & Values
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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