Principal Corporate Counsel, Workplace Investigator
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 14, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft has an immediate opening for an experienced Principal Corporate Counsel, Workplace Investigator to join the Workplace Investigations Team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to contribute to Microsoft's mission to empower everyone, everywhere to achieve more.As part of our Workplace Investigations Team, you willconduct workplace investigations as wecreate and maintain a workplaceculturewhere everyone can come and do their best work.
ResponsibilitiesIndependentlylead and managesensitive workplaceinvestigations in an empathetic, fair, neutral, thorough and timely manner.Conduct complex, professional interviews, prepare investigationfindings, and convey ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Exercise considerable judgment and discretion in scenarios that are complex and highly sensitive, consulting withHR and legal counsel as appropriateto ensure considerationof local laws andculturalnuances.Exercise sound judgment to identify and engage appropriate partners and stakeholders to escalate issues and drive action.Make determinations regarding workplace behavior including company policies related todiscrimination, harassment, retaliation,familyand romantic relationship conflicts of interestand sexually explicit or otherwise offensive materials.Partner with HRand other investigation teamsto ensure investigation of employee relations issues in a comprehensive and timely manner.Navigate a complex global organization structurewith excellent communication skills.Respond proactivelyand develop insightsinto the trackingandtrendingof workplace investigationCollaborate with colleaguesand customers across different functions to identify and share best practices and provide continuous feedback to drive innovation and improve workplace investigative practices. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and adoption of technology solutions (e.g., AI) to scale individual work.Model compliance and maintain confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, privacy, and the security of data.Embody our culture and values | |