Senior Legal Counsel

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as initial point of contact and counsel for a variety of legal matters in China (especially Shenzhen site) and other APAC countries, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including sales and marketing, employment, regulatory compliance and litigation.
• Provide legal guidance in the context of the business to achieve the Company’s goals.
• Work closely with different functions in China (especially Shenzhen site) and other APAC countries as a trusted legal partner.
• Provide advice and counsel on a variety of legal issues, including commercial transactions, sales and marketing support, corporate matters, employment related issues, regulatory and litigation.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of commercial contracts.
• Identify potential legal issues and risks related to business practices and policies.
• Partner with internal client groups to respond to legal and compliance issues and find practical solutions that balance risk and business opportunities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with appropriate legal department members globally to assess and manage legal matters in a consistent manner.
• Works with supervisor to develop and review internal policies and compliance procedures.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices, supporting the Board and executive management in maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee local litigation, in coordination with the U.S. litigation team.
• Representing the company before any authorities, tribunals or courts. as may be necessary.
• Support local investigations, in coordination with HR and the Ethics and Compliance team.
• Work professionally and productively with outside counsel to maximize the value of counsel’s input and minimize outside counsel fees.

Qualifications

• LL.B. /LL.M. from a reputable law school. Oversea degree would be an advantage
• A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant transactional experience in a top tier law firm and in-house legal department with specific focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand potentially complex legal issues and translate into simple and effective guidance for internal stakeholders
• Ability to find creative solutions to achieve business goals
• Excellent English oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in (or with) technology companies and/or in the technology industry
• Comfortable balancing and prioritizing competing/ shifting demands and deadlines from multiple stakeholders
• Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of commercial matters
• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently
• Team player with a strong sense of collaboration with other stakeholders, both within the legal department and cross-functionally.
• Growth mindset with a desire to understand the company’s business and industry.
• International experience with a highly regarded top tier law firm essential.
• Experience of working for a global company (either in house or as a client).
• Experience in manufacturing/semi-conductor industry is an advantage.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.