Executive Business Administrator

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Growth mindset encourages each of us to lean in and learn what matters most to our customers, to create the foundational knowledge that enables us to make customer-first decisions in everything we do. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.

The Intellectual Property Group (IPG) within CELA is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Executive Business Administrator (EA). This position will report to and support the VP, Deputy General Counsel, Intellectual Property Group and the Associate General Counsel, Open Innovation Team. We are looking for a passionate, motivated team player with a can-do attitude.  The candidate must have attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple requests with little to no guidance.  A high level of discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with leaders of all levels inside and outside the company is a must. You will also develop a deep knowledge of the IPG mission to protect and enhance the value of Microsoft’s technology and business through intellectual property strategy, and act as a cross-group information resource.