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Posted date: Aug 13, 2025
Category: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $190,400
Range: $132,200 - $248,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Microsoft on-site only
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
Microsoft has an immediate opening for an experienced Principal Corporate Counsel, Workplace Investigator to join the Workplace Investigations Team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to contribute to Microsoft’s mission to empower everyone, everywhere to achieve more. As part of our Workplace Investigations Team, you will conduct workplace investigations as we create and maintain a workplace culture where everyone can come and do their best work.Independently lead and manage sensitive workplace investigations in an empathetic, fair, neutral, thorough and timely manner. Conduct complex, professional interviews, prepare investigation findings, and convey ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Exercise considerable judgment and discretion in scenarios that are complex and highly sensitive, consulting with HR and legal counsel as appropriate to ensure consideration of local laws and cultural nuances.Exercise sound judgment to identify and engage appropriate partners and stakeholders to escalate issues and drive action.Make determinations regarding workplace behavior including company policies related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, family and romantic relationship conflicts of interest and sexually explicit or otherwise offensive materials. Partner with HR and other investigation teams to ensure investigation of employee relations issues in a comprehensive and timely manner. Navigate a complex global organization structure with excellent communication skills. Respond proactively and develop insights into the tracking and trending of workplace investigation Collaborate with colleagues and customers across different functions to identify and share best practices and provide continuous feedback to drive innovation and improve workplace investigative practices. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and adoption of technology solutions (e.g., AI) to scale individual work.Model compliance and maintain confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, privacy, and the security of data.Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required QualificationsJuris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of U.S. employment law or workplace investigationsOR equivalent experience.Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a practicing attorney investigating or advising on prelitigation matters, including U.S. state and/or U.S. federal agency charges.Prior experience at a large multinational organization working on employment or investigation issues.Experience working independently and efficiently, on projects in a fast-paced environment.Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and leaders.
Legal Counsel IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $132,200 - $232,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,800 - $248,600 per year.
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
Microsoft will accept applications for this role until August 25th, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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