Contract Manager

Western Digital•Irvine, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Contract Management Organization (within the Global Technology & Commercial Legal Services Team), this individual will provide high-quality support to Western Digital’s Strategic Sourcing Organization, including project management of commercial legal matters, negotiation of commercial agreements, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers. This full-time position requires presence onsite at Western Digital’s offices in San Jose, CA; Irvine, CA; Rochester, MN; or Colorado Springs, CO. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents. Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions. Working closely with commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization. Supporting various aspects of the contract management process, including use and management of Western Digital’s internal contracts management tool/application. Providing ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization. Utilizing/configuring technology tools, such as Smartsheets or other tracking and work management software applications. Working on special projects, as needed.

Requirements

Progressive and relevant transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
Ability to effectively identify goals and communicate and identify risks and proposed go-forward strategies with internal business clients.
Strong attention to details and strong analytical skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of contract matters.
Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Experience with automated procurement, contract management, and task management software applications.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

Nice To Haves

Experience leveraging AI tools in contract management and/or legal operations.
Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents.
Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.
Working closely with commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization.
Supporting various aspects of the contract management process, including use and management of Western Digital’s internal contracts management tool/application.
Providing ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization.
Utilizing/configuring technology tools, such as Smartsheets or other tracking and work management software applications.
Working on special projects, as needed.

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the WD Savings 401(k) Plan