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Microsoft Corporation Corporate External and Legal Affairs Intern in Nairobi, Kenya
Start date: August/September 2024
Duration: 18 months, Full-time
Location: Kenya
Type of Employment: Internship
Microsoft’s Africa’s Corporate External and Legal Affairs department (“CELA”) department has an immediate opening for a Corporate External and Legal Affairs Intern. The position will combine elements of government affairs and providing first line legal support for Microsoft business in the region. The role will report into the Government Affairs Director covering Africa and will be located in Microsoft’s Nairobi, Kenya offices.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the CELA Africa Government Affairs and Principal Corporate Counsel, CELA MEA Commercial Teams to provide general legal support, utilizing members and outside counsel as needed. where relevant.
Support teamefforts through research, preparing comparative analysis, translations, checklists and summaries.
Assist with drafting agreements for the marketing, sale, licensing and distribution of Microsoft Products and Services.
Participate in data collection and intelligence gathering to aid in crafting position papers, policy briefings, and legislative testimony.
Stay informed on public policy and geo-political issues, contributing to Microsoft’s policy and political initiatives.
Engage in research across legal, policy, and technology sectors to aid team strategies, address logistical issues, and monitor regulatory changes.
Help in advancing public sector objectives and managing communications across various groups.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
You must hold a Bachelors of Laws (LLB) or a similar degree.
You must be legally authorised to work in Kenya to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Currently completing or has completed Kenya School of Law Advocates Training Program.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and project management skills.
Excellent stakeholder and relationship management abilities.
Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying and solving complex problems creatively.
Growth mindset with a focus on continued learning and improvement and ability to regularly think outside the given parameters to see if there is a more effective way to accomplisha task.
Eager and able to learn quickly and use good judgment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Some experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to influence public and technology policy.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .