Company Description
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, SanDisk and WD brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
As a member of the Contract Management Organization (within the Global Technology & Commercial Legal Services Team), this team member will provide high-quality legal counsel and support to Western Digital’s Procurement Organization, including negotiation of commercial agreements and collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. This full-time position will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and is based at Western Digital’s office in Milpitas, California or Irvine, California (or may be Remote for the right candidate).
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, manufacturing services agreements, facilities services agreements, software licensing agreements, engagement letters, statements of work, 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.
- Overseeing the work product of contract managers and working closely with team members within the Contract Management Organization and various teams within the Legal Department.
- Supporting and improving various aspects of the contract management process to drive efficiency.
- Working on special projects, as needed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively identify goals and communicate and identify risks and proposed go-forward strategies with internal business clients.
- Experience working in (or with) technology companies or in the technology industry is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail 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.
Additional Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school.
- Current member of California State Bar in good standing or Registered In-house Counsel in California.