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®, G-Technology™, 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
This Assistant General Counsel position leads the Global Contract Management
Organization (CMO), which provides legal support for Western Digital’s
Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Organization. This role will manage a team of
attorneys and professionals, with a commitment towards developing and
mentoring the team. You will partner with Strategic Sourcing/Procurement to
respond to requests for commercial contracts from IT, Engineering, Finance,
Human Resources, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Operations, factory sites, and
other relevant business clients.
As the CMO lead, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of
vendor/supplier agreements, including providing counsel and advice to internal
clients and sourcing partners; monitoring and tracking contract workflow;
maintaining contract records and documents; developing and updating template
contract documents and playbooks; and creating and providing training on
contract policies and procedures. You will ensure that the CMO processes and
systems are followed globally and allow for the efficient and timely drafting
and negotiation of contracts. You will also manage the company’s non-
disclosure agreement program.
This role requires excellent management skills, a commitment to work cross-
functionally, and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
This full-time position will be based at Western Digital’s offices in San
Jose, CA or Irvine, CA and will report to the Senior Vice President and Deputy
General Counsel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide strong leadership, development, management, and training to members of a global CMO team responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including master service agreements, purchase agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and software licensing agreements, across a broad spectrum of procurement and supply chain goods and services
* Manage the company’s contract management function supporting procurement
* Manage the company’s contract management function supporting procurement and manage the non-disclosure agreement program for the company
* Develop and execute a global strategy for contract management that is aligned with current and future needs of the company
* Establish trusted relationships with business stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet the CMO’s and company’s goals and help execute the company’s strategic sourcing strategy
* Counsel and partner with cross-functional stakeholders on vendor/supplier risks and issues and provide practical advice and alternative solutions to complex business and legal issues
* Manage workflow of the CMO to maximize efficiency and responsiveness and to allow team members to develop their skills and knowledge
* In close coordination with the Strategic Sourcing team, create and update policies and procedures related to procurement contracts and process workflows, including templates
* Manage a budget with an eye towards balancing priorities while protecting the company and reducing risk
* Have a deep understanding of the supply chain, industry, and market trends that might impact contract negotiations or vendor/supplier relationships
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
* J.D. degree from an accredited law school and current member in good standing of a state bar
* 15+ years of experience with a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology and procurement or supply chain agreements, including at least 7 years of experience with an in-house legal department for a multi-national company
* Demonstrated experience with and commitment to mentoring, developing, inspiring, and managing a high-performance and collaborative international team of attorneys and professionals
* Experience building strong relationships within a team to facilitate a collaborative, trusting, and supportive environment
* Comfortable balancing and prioritizing competing and shifting demands and deadlines from multiple stakeholders and the ability to stay calm and guide a team through changing and tight deadlines
* Instill trust and develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners
* Significant knowledge and understanding of processes and systems to support a contract management organization
* Demonstrated success in incorporating a contract management organization within a business strategy and proposing practical solutions while protecting corporate objectives, budget, and interests
* Ability to learn from challenges and demonstrate resilience
* Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
* Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and ability to influence/persuade external vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and translate complex and potentially technical and complex contractual terms into simple, but effective statements for internal stakeholders, including senior executives
* Strong project management skills necessary to lead cross-functional projects and drive them to completion effectively and timely
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all
applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color,
ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding
or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity,
gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not
stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age,
national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status
(including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and
family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or
other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any
individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination
policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and
regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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 staffingsupport@wdc.com
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.
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Compensation & Benefits Details**
* An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
* The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado. This range may be modified in the future.
* You will also be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and to receive equity awards under our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs), pursuant to the terms of these programs. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
* We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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 Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
* Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.