Corporate Counsel, Accessibility Regulation

Are you creative and passionate about the intersection of law, disability, and technology? Do you want to work for one of the most innovative tech firms in the world and make a difference? If so, Microsoft’s Corporate External & Legal Affairs (CELA) department is for you.  

We’re looking for an attorney to join our Privacy, Safety & Regulatory Affairs legal team in the role of Corporate Counsel, Accessibility Regulation to help solve challenging accessibility issues impacting Microsoft’s business around the world.  

This role is an individual contributor who will be central to Microsoft’s internal compliance with global accessibility laws and regulations like the European Accessibility Act, Communications and Video Accessibility Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. The role will encompass close collaboration with product teams, including lawyers and engineers, and technical and policy professionals in the Chief Accessibility Officer’s organization.

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 1+ year(s) experience as a practicing attorney with law firm or in-house experience and familiarity with accessibility laws.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with global accessibility standards preferred. 

Legal Counsel IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 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 $133,700 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:    

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 10, 2025

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• Works closely with legal and business stakeholders to drive compliance, manage reporting, and prioritize focus areas and investments. 

• Analyzes and provides actionable guidance on applicability and implementation of requirements of new accessibility laws and regulations. 

• Creates and delivers ongoing accessibility training and communications. 

• Collaborates with product and litigation counsel to assess and respond to regulator and customer escalations and legal complaints. 

• Engages with industry and policy stakeholders on developing legislation, regulations, and standards. 

• Collaborates with other Privacy, Safety, and Regulatory Affairs teams on cross-domain projects.