Principal Corporate Counsel, Xbox Game Studios

The video game industry is at an inflection point where emerging technologies and new business models are changing the way the world plays and connects through digital entertainment.If you want to play a big part in the success of video game studios and to help deliver exciting new games to a worldwide audience, we have an opening for you. This position is located in Redmond, WA and will join the team that provides front-line legal support for Xbox Game Studios, the division that builds and publishes games such as Minecraft, Halo, Flight Simulator, Age of Empires, and many more. You will lead the legal support function for some of Microsoft’s first-party game studios, shepherding the development and distribution of major game titles in collaboration with teams from Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, and online services. This job is a unique and inspiring opportunity to work at the intersection of new technologies, online communities, and entertainment.In the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Xbox Game Studios, you will enjoy challenging issues involving intellectual property, licensing and transactions, privacy, digital safety, and more. The engineers running these services need a trusted advisor who can provide practical, creative advice to complex and often novel issues —even in areas with evolving and developing legal and regulatory frameworks.If you are curious, work well with others, and are eager to put your legal skills to work for a premier game studio, we hope you’ll apply now!Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including agreements related to strategic partnerships, inbound content licensing, merchandise, software, TV and movies, advertising technology and sales, and game development.Provide front-line counsel and advice to business executives, engineers, and game designers on a broad range of complex and developing legal and business issues related to game development, privacy, online safety, use of AI, intellectual property, game mechanics, customer support, marketing, and compliance.Collaborate with internal and external legal and policy specialists to guide the business through emerging regulatory challenges.Lead cross-group projects related to business gaming strategies and legal initiatives.Required / Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4 years experience as a practicing commercial / business attorney OR equivalent experience;Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction;Experience with intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademarks and trade secrets;Experience drafting and negotiating transactional agreements.Additional or Preferred Qualifications8 years as a practicing commercial / business attorney;Significant experience drafting and negotiating a broad variety of transactional agreements;Outstanding analytical, organizational, and writing skills, as well as a record of effective cross-team collaboration in a diverse and matrixed environment;Commitment to a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration;Passion for gaming and technology;Experience with digital advertising technology and sales;Keen business sense, with the ability to think strategically and find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests in complex and ambiguous situations.The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $227,500 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 $162,000 - $243,000 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here : https : / / careers.microsoft.com / us / en / us-corporate-payMicrosoft will accept applications for the role until February 14, 2025.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.#CELA#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $129,200 - $227,500