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ID #16727535
State California
City Irvineormilpitas
Job type Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Western Digital
Showed 2021-07-12
Date 2021-07-12
Deadline 2021-09-10
Category Et cetera
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Senior Legal Counsel, Product

California, Irvineormilpitas 00000 Irvineormilpitas USA

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Job Description

Provide high quality legal advice and work product to Western Digital’s business units, product development, marketing, and sales teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Advise internal business partners on requirements affecting all stages of a product's life cycle, including design, development, marketing, public relations, product launch and distribution, and related product regulatory concerns
  • Maintain current understanding of best practices related to legal issues in product development and marketing for technology companies, including strong familiarity with intellectual property and privacy matters
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate complex agreements including software licensing, software-as-a-service, co-marketing, strategic alliances, professional and hosted services, marketing technology products, and services contracts
  • Review, draft and advise on advertising and marketing materials, including press releases, packaging, product launch collateral, sweepstakes, promotions, and other related items
  • Assist members of management to identify and analyze business and commercial issues connected with legal matters that could impact a business unit or function within an area of specialty, and identify potential legal issues related to business practices and policies

REQUIREMENTS:

  • J.D. degree from accredited law school
  • Current member of the California Bar in good standing, or California Registered In-House Counsel in good standing
  • At least 4 years’ experience practicing with national or regional law firm or as an in-house attorney
  • Has customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners
  • Experience supporting software and hardware-based business models
  • Knowledge of product regulatory matters related to hardware and software products
  • Strong proficiency in drafting contracts or writing persuasively for a third-party audience
  • Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
  • Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization
  • Owns and manages various matters and new opportunities with enthusiasm
  • Effective conflict resolution skills to manage crises effectively
  • Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners and/or external contacts and counsel
  • Drives results while independently performing tasks and making recommendations regarding appropriate courses of action to sub-function leaders and client groups

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • J.D. degree from accredited law school
  • Current member of the California Bar in good standing, or California Registered In-House Counsel in good standing
  • At least 4 years’ experience practicing with national or regional law firm or as an in-house attorney
  • Has customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners
  • Experience supporting software and hardware-based business models
  • Knowledge of product regulatory matters related to hardware and software products
  • Strong proficiency in drafting contracts or writing persuasively for a third-party audience
  • Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
  • Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization
  • Owns and manages various matters and new opportunities with enthusiasm
  • Effective conflict resolution skills to manage crises effectively
  • Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners and/or external contacts and counsel
  • Drives results while independently performing tasks and making recommendations regarding appropriate courses of action to sub-function leaders and client groups

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.

Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster. Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at [emailprotected]. 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.

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