Principal Corporate Counsel
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Corporation has an immediate opportunity for an experienced attorney to join the Corporate Legal Group of the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) department. in the role of Principal Corporate Counsel. The position offers many opportunities to positively impact Microsoft's regulatory compliance and reputation among a variety of external stakeholders. Your primary responsibility will be providing business-oriented legal advice to senior executives and others in the Human Resources and Finance organizations at Microsoft.
ResponsibilitiesProviding legal advice on executive and director compensation mattersAssisting in the negotiation and drafting of employment agreements, severance agreements, and other executive compensation-related documentsPreparing and reviewing compensation related SEC disclosures, including those in proxy statements, Form 8-Ks, Form S-8s, and Section 16 reportsAdvising on Compensation Committee governance and say-on-pay mattersDrafting and advising on U.S. and International compensation plans, including cash incentive plans, performance share plans, employee stock purchase plans, , deferred compensation plans, and other non-qualified retirement plansAdvising on the design and maintenance of global equity compensation programs ensuring compliance with local laws and regulationsProviding guidance on compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and acting as a thought leader regarding developing trends in executive and director compensation, and shareholder and advisor voting policiesWorking closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment on compensation strategies and policies | |