The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Microsoft is hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in Arlington, VA.

• Role description

  Bring your Real Estate Law, your Organization, and your opinions, because Microsoft's next Criminal Defense Attorney will help decide where Arlington, VA goes from here. For someone 4 years deep in Attention to Detail, this Arlington job means $86,000 - $126,000, a full-time cadence, and genuine influence.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Keep the VA engine running while you rebuild parts of it
  • Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
  • Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
  • Read an Organization system you didn't build and improve it anyway
  • Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends

  What You'll Bring

  • A teammate's instinct to unblock others before yourself
  • Judgment seasoned by at least 5 years of real consequences
  • Demonstrated knack for making the oddball-friendly feel manageable
  • Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards
  • Comfort interpreting data and translating findings into clear recommendations
  • The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
  • A bias toward asking the dumb question before the expensive mistake

  The data-honest minds at Microsoft have made Arlington, VA an unlikely hub for serious Real Estate Law and Intellectual Property Law work. Transparency is a habit, so roadmaps, tradeoffs, and even mistakes get shared openly.

  You bring the eDiscovery; we bring $86,000 - $126,000, a mentor, a benefits package, and the freedom to grow on your terms in Arlington.

  Currently hiring in Arlington, VA, with a fresh listing as of today.

  Your move: the Criminal Defense Attorney role in VA is live, and the apply button is right there.

• Required skills

  • Intellectual Property Law
  • eDiscovery
  • Policy Drafting
  • Contract Review
  • Real Estate Law
  • Employment Law
  • Westlaw
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Legal Project Management
  • Immigration Law
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization

• Benefits & perks

  • Free therapy and counseling sessions
  • Travel insurance for business trips
  • Public transit subsidy
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Chiropractic care coverage

• Apply before 2026-09-10

  Submit your application for this Full-time general position.