Counsel, IP Compliance

Western Digital•San Jose, CA

9h•$170,600 - $227,400•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an attorney to provide legal support and guidance in the areas of IP Compliance and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This position will report to our Director of IP Compliance. The ideal candidate is someone that is action-oriented, focused, organized, innovative, and comfortable with technology. We’re seeking someone who is flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong critical thinking and attention to detail are equally meaningful in this role. A positive attitude and a team player are a must!

Requirements

Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, or related discipline
J.D. degree from an accredited law school; top 50 law school preferred
Membership in one state bar
2-3+ years of experience working as an attorney at a top law firm and/or as an in-house attorney at a technology company, in the areas of patent/trade secret litigation or transaction
Knowledge of trade secret and patent law
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts related to AI, storage, semiconductor, and computing industries
Excellent technical, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing, in a clear and understandable manner
Excellent presentation skills
Has a customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners
Ability to be proactive and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong work ethic and ability to consistently produce high quality work product under deadline pressures
Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners
Ability to work effectively in a global environment, including sensitivity to cultural differences

Responsibilities

Analyze laws and regulations concerning AI to understand their impact on WD
Collaborate across different functions on AI governance and risk assessments
Provide strategic analysis and advice to internal clients on IP Compliance matters
Assist with IP-related internal investigations
Develop and provide training to employees regarding IP Compliance topics
Participate in IP-related on-boarding discussions for high-risk candidates to evaluate and minimize the risk of the candidates using or disclosing unauthorized third-party confidential information here at the Company
Participate in IP-related off-boarding for high-risk terminations to help protect the Company and business partner confidential information and trade secrets

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