Lead enterprise deployment and remediation of the Microsoft stack, retiring inconsistent policies, oversharing, and legacy configuration through pilots, waves, and change management.
Configure Microsoft Entra and design the tenant's administrative architecture: the Microsoft 365 permission model, admin roles, tenant-wide policies and configuration profiles, and configuration-as-code baselines.
Establish, with Information Security and Information Governance, the Microsoft Purview architecture (sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, retention, information barriers, eDiscovery, and legal hold) and the interfaces to Intune, Defender XDR, and Entra.
Drive Copilot enablement across the estate (readiness and data hygiene, licensing, grounding, connectors, and adoption guardrails), operate the Copilot Control System, and establish the agent identity and governance model (Entra Agent ID, Microsoft Agent 365, and Copilot Studio).
Architect Microsoft Foundry and its integration with the Azure estate, define governance for Fabric, Power BI, and the Power Platform, and translate Microsoft's AI and productivity roadmap (Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, and Microsoft Scout) into Firm priorities, pilots, and licensing inputs.
Liaise with Microsoft engineering as the Firm's primary technical counterpart, bringing requirements and escalations to Microsoft; partner with Security, Enterprise IT Services, Network, Endpoint, and business stakeholders; and mentor Microsoft 365 administrators and engineers.
Education and/or Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 7 years architecting or administering Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment.
Deep understanding of SharePoint Online and OneDrive, and enterprise-level expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Teams, Exchange Online and Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 productivity applications.
Deep knowledge of the Microsoft 365 permission model, policies, and configuration profiles, with proficiency in the Microsoft 365 admin center, the Copilot Control System, and the workload admin centers.
Foundational understanding of Microsoft Entra and the ability to configure Entra and other Azure-based services; working knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Graph, Intune, and the Power Platform.
Ability to architect Microsoft Foundry within an Azure estate, with a base understanding of Work IQ, Fabric IQ, and Foundry IQ and current awareness of Microsoft's AI roadmap, including Microsoft Scout.
Demonstrated experience partnering directly with Microsoft engineering or product teams, and the ability to produce clear architecture documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred
Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Law firm or professional services experience, including confidentiality, ethical wall, and information governance requirements, and integration with document management systems such as iManage or NetDocuments.
PowerShell and Microsoft Graph scripting, and hands-on experience with Copilot Studio, agent development, or the Defender XDR stack.
Other Skills and Abilities
The following will also be required of the successful candidate
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future
The target salary range for this role is
$161,400 - $229,950 if located in Illinois
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
