Microsoft · 4 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel, Responsible Business Practices
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $284K/yr
9+ years expMicrosoft is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Responsible Business Practices to lead their team within Tech for Society. This role will provide strategic leadership and legal guidance to advance responsible business practices globally, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and promoting transparency and accountability.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Responsible Business Practices team, setting strategic direction, priorities, and operating rhythms across the portfolio
Own the strategy and execution of Microsoft’s responsible business practices, ensuring alignment with company values, risk management priorities, and long‑term business objectives
Provide principled leadership and sound judgment on complex human rights and governance issues, including matters that require escalation to senior leadership
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, rigor, accountability, and trust
Serve as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and other cross‑company partners on responsible business and human rights considerations
Provide legal and strategic guidance on responsible sourcing, human rights risk management, governance, and accountability across Microsoft’s business activities
Lead or advise on complex, sensitive, and time‑critical responsible business and human rights matters, including incident response and crisis management
Collaborate closely with colleagues across CELA, policy, security, risk, and operations to address multifaceted and cross‑functional challenges
Oversee the design and execution of responsible business programs, processes, and governance frameworks across the company
Lead human rights due diligence efforts, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and continuous improvement across products, operations, and partnerships
Ensure effective tracking, documentation, and internal accountability for responsible business initiatives
Manage and oversee the Responsible Business Practices team budget, including planning, tracking, and ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities
Drive operational excellence by strengthening processes, improving efficiency, and scaling impact across the portfolio
Oversee transparency and disclosure related to responsible business practices, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and credibility across public‑facing materials and stakeholder communications
Lead Microsoft’s engagement with the Human Rights Advisory Council and manage relationships with relevant third‑party organizations, experts, and stakeholders
Engage with civil society, industry groups, and other external partners to incorporate independent perspectives and inform Microsoft’s responsible business approach
Represent Microsoft in external forums related to responsible business practices, as appropriate
Champion Microsoft’s culture and values by embedding integrity and respect for human rights into business decision‑making
Promote transparency, accountability, and trust internally and externally
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 9+ years experience as a practicing attorney
OR equivalent experience
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction
Preferred
8+ years of experience working as Counsel within private sector or industry, specializing in matters related to responsible sourcing and supply chain commitments and human rights; or equivalent experience
3+ years people management experience
3+ years of experience building, scaling, and operationalizing responsible business, supply chain integrity, or human rights programs
Experience advising on complex issues at the intersection of business, ethics, governance, and risk
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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