New 
Principal Corporate Counsel
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
| 6840 Sierra Center Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Oct 10, 2025 | |
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OverviewAre you an attorney with a passion for gaming and ready to work at the forefront of legal challenges impacting marketing and advertising in the video game and entertainment industry? The Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is hiring Principal Corporate Counsel to provide legal support in the areas of Advertising and Marketing across Xbox and Microsoft's game studios. In this role you will be an integral part of the business teams you support, providing day-to-day legal counsel on a broad range of domestic and international issues impacting marketing and advertising as well as consumer protection, publicity rights, intellectual property, antitrust, privacy, digital safety, and emerging regulations. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we're dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our Culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
ResponsibilitiesLegal CounselAdvise Microsoft's Gaming Marketing team on all aspects of go-to-market strategy, including evaluating claims and claims substantiation; drafting and negotiating co-marketing, merchandise, and white-label agreements, intellectual property licenses and releases; and reviewing promotional offers, product packaging, SKUs, pricing and licensing plans for regulatory compliance.Provide guidance on a variety of legal and business issues related to product releases, public relations, and events, including reviewing global marketing campaigns, press releases, commercial advertisements, and video game trailers.Review and advise on issues related to consumer marketing and research, such as data privacy; competitive intelligence; and participant incentives. Respond to regulatory investigations and consumer complaints related to advertising and other consumer protection issues.Serve as a liaison between product teams and subject matter experts in trademark, copyright, publicity, privacy, product safety, and competition to advise on a broad range of issues impacting marketing and advertising strategies.Serve as a marketing and advertising subject matter expert to Microsoft Gaming's legal team, providing training and timely updates on legal developments to attorney colleagues.Representing MicrosoftIdentify opportunities for policy and advocacy outreach and develop Microsoft' position on key policy matters.Coordinate work with outside counsel globally and oversee efficient use of budget allocation.Operational ExcellenceDevelop and implement processes, templates, and best practices. Harness AI tools to streamline delivery of legal services and share knowledge across the legal department.Propose efficiencies to budget management, and model compliance, privacy, and data security. Design and conduct client legal training.Communication:Collaborate effectively within work group and across Corporate and Legal Affairs (CELA) on client issues. Organize and simplify issues and ideas in written and verbal communication.Embody our culture and values | |