Director, Senior Legal Counsel

Western Digital • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

As a member of the Contracts Management Organization, this attorney will provide high-quality legal counsel and support to Western Digital's Strategic Sourcing Organization and Engineering including negotiation of commercial agreements and collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. This full-time position is based at Western Digital's offices in Irvine or San Jose, California.

Requirements

• 8-10 years in the practice of relevant experience in commercial and contract law as in-house counsel with emphasis in the areas of responsibility described above.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school; Top 50 law school preferred.
• Current member of California State Bar in good standing or Registered In-house Counsel in California.

Nice To Haves

• Technology background and/or engineering/technical degree highly desired.
• Strong IP/patent licensing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with internal business clients and identifying/advising on risks and opportunities associated with a transaction or matter and proposing strategic as well as practical advice for mitigation or achievement.
• Structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex technology, licensing, component or product supply, manufacturing and other procurement contracts.
• Working closely with attorneys and contracts managers within the Contract Management Organization and interfacing with Western Digital subject matter experts, as needed.
• Implementing and managing aspects of the contracts management process and policies, including using and improving strategic playbooks, templates, and contract life cycle management processes.
• 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 benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree