Description:

Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced attorney to help us shape our approach to powering the An American Multinational Technology Company Cloud and the development of new carbon-free electricity generation in the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Energy.

The legal team supporting the Cloud Operations + Innovation division has an immediate opening for an attorney to support electricity infrastructure agreements, electricity supply, carbon-free electricity power purchase agreements, and related legal support applicable to datacenter development and operations.

An American Multinational Technology Company has set ambitious sustainability targets for carbon-free energy, responsible water use, zero-waste, and ecosystem health (see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sustainability. This is a unique role for an attorney to work on cutting edge innovative transactions, to help build an environmentally sustainable cloud.

Cloud Operations + Innovation is the team behind one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for operating all An American Multinational Technology Company online products and services, including AI tools such as Copilot. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. This is a fast-growing division that is investing in datacenter capabilities and energy projects around the world that can truly make a difference.

Qualifications:
Required/Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate Degree or Equivalent International Degree
OR Completion of a Legal Apprenticeship.
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.
5+ years experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or an in-house legal department
OR equivalent practice of law.
Energy infrastructure experience and experience with contract drafting

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

Energy info structure experience including experience with electricity transactions
Desire and ability to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Keen business sense, ability to think creatively and strategically, and a sense of humor
The ability to deliver impact through superior collaboration.
Flexible and analytical thinker able to quickly, and accurately identify legal issues in a complex environment and to develop solutions by exercising confident judgment in ambiguous situations.
Results orientation, customer focus, a commitment to providing the highest quality client service, and a desire to develop trusted advisor relationships with business clients.
Capability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workflow, and adjust to frequent fluctuations in workload and business imperatives.
A passion for working in the technology sector and including a keen interest in applying technology, including AI, to improve legal work and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Electricity infrastructure agreements and electricity supply for new datacenters and datacenter expansions.
Structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements to support the purchase of carbon-free electricity.
Identifying and resolving business and legal risks, advising on regulatory matters, and providing input on proposals for regulatory evolutions related to datacenter energy.
Handling day-to-day project-related legal issues.
Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries, including business partners, lawyers, legal specialists, government affairs, and PR professionals.
Exercising independent judgment on legal matters to counsel middle and upper-level management business partners.