Principal Corporate Counsel (Business & Regulatory Investigations) at Microsoft

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and conduct internal compliance investigations in accordance with the BRI Investigations Manual and Framework and assist with corresponding remediation plan recommendations.
• Work with business leadership, compliance committees, and multi-disciplinary teams in Africa, including in CELA, HR, Finance, Controls & Compliance, and business stakeholders to identify and analyze compliance and related legal risks, provide advice, support remediation and controls, and enhance compliance culture.
• Act as a compliance subject matter expert to business leadership on issues important to ensuring Microsoft complies with relevant laws and regulations, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, in coordination with others as appropriate.
• Advise employees on Microsoft policy questions and issues.
• Help drive the evolution of the C&E BRI team to strengthen and enhance Microsoft’s ability to grow its business with partners and customers in a dynamic environment while responding with agility to emerging risks and regulations.
• Travel within the region will be required.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND extensive experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience
• Active UK or equivalent jurisdiction common or civil law admission license.
• Extensive experience as practicing attorney handling internal/corporate investigations or government investigations.
• Ability to apply sound, principled, and consistent judgment in a fast-moving and challenging legal and business environment.
• Experience analyzing complex financial, business, and legal issues and communicating investigations findings and recommendations in a clear and concise fashion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with compliance investigations or programs in Africa.
• Strong commitment to and reputation for integrity.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in a dynamic legal and business environment.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Interest and commitment to continuous learning, openness to innovation and ability to turn constructive feedback into new ways of working.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills and ability to leverage these skills to drive consensus and deliver outcomes.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills, and ability to analyze complex financial, business, and legal issues and communicate in a clear and concise fashion.
• A firm understanding of relevant compliance rules and requirements, including the laws and regulations governing U.S. companies doing business in non-U.S. locations, as well as an appreciation of pertinent business, accounting, and finance principles.
• A strong grasp of employment, privacy, and other requirements relating to internal investigations.
• Experience dealing with diverse cultures and building strong client relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.