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Legal Internship Overview
Applications to these opportunities are considered for all available Legal & Corporate Affairs roles, including but not limited to, the role described below:
Legal Counsel
Manages legal business matters and provides corporate and commercial legal services to in-house clients. Counsels business partners and executives on a broad range of issues, which may include legal, business, public relations, government affairs, corporate image, Customer Partner Experience, regulatory compliance, or cross-Microsoft related matters. Reviews legal data and advises the organization on appropriate legal action. Identifies legal risks and develops solutions and mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities:
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Acts as the primary legal contact (generalist or subject matter expert) for assigned clients; executes routine to moderate-impact legal matters; provides support (e.g., revises templates, answers client questions about legal process) to higher-level attorneys.
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Serves as a contributor to clients and colleagues about legal and related business matters (e.g., privacy, intellectual property, regulatory compliance).
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Provides input and continuous feedback to improve process efficiencies within role; identifies opportunities and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
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Currently pursuing Juris Doctorate Degreed OR Legal Apprenticeship with at least one quarter/semester to complete after internship