Paralegal Internship Opportunities at Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation (commonly referred to as Microsoft or MS) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. As of 2011, it was the world’s largest software maker by revenue, and one of the world’s most valuable companies.At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passion, and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. The internship is designed not only for you to do great work with the opportunity to learn and grow, but to experience our culture full of diverse community connection, executive engagement, and memorable events.

Summary

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Microsoft’s Middle East and Africa (“MEA”) Corporate External and Legal Affairs department (“CELA”) has an immediate opening for a Legal Counsel Intern. The position will involve shadowing the Principal Corporate Counsel, MEA MCC Emerging Markets which include Africa, Levant & Pakistan and providing first line legal support for Microsoft business in the region. The role will be located in Microsoft’s Nairobi, Kenya offices.

Responsibilities

The scope of this role will include:

• Provide general legal support in collaboration with Principal Corporate Counsel, CELA MEA Commercial Team members and outside counsel where relevant,


• Support the Principal Corporate Counsel with research and preparatory work such as comparisons, translations, checklists and summaries,


• Assist with drafting agreements for the marketing, sale, licensing and distribution of Microsoft Products and Services.


• Managing projects and communications across multiple groups,


• Assist with internal and external events and presentations.

Qualifications

• Recently graduate with Bachelor degree of Laws (LLB).


• Currently completing or has completed Kenya School of Law Advocates Training Program.


• Project management and communications skills.


• Good stakeholder and/or relationship management abilities.


• Self-motivated, with strong drive, energy and initiative.


• Confidence and ability to quickly identify, analyze and develop creative and smart solutions to difficult problems and challenges.


• Good team player and collaborator.


• Growth mindset. Regularly thinks outside the given parameters to see if there is a more effective way to accomplish the task than what is currently in use.

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.

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