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Company Description
<p><br> 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.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.</p>
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Job Description
<p><br> The <b>Vice President/Deputy Compliance Officer </b>is responsible for providing strategic and legal guidance regarding Western Digital’s compliance program. This includes leading and overseeing the Company’s Global Import and Export Compliance, Antibribery and Anticorruption (ABAC), IP Compliance, and Data Analytics within the Ethics and Compliance department.</p>
<p> This broad role ensures enterprise-wide compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) regulations and programs, economic and trade sanctions programs, Trade Agreement Act (TAA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act (UKBA), Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), other applicable trade, corruption and trade secret laws and regulations in countries where Western Digital operates, and WDC’s Global Code of Conduct. The Vice President/Deputy Compliance Officer will drive implementation of third-party risk management controls within procurement and sales business processes, lead the ABAC team in managing risk-based diligence processes for third parties and overseeing conflicts of interest disclosure processes, advise the Company on distributor channel compliance and technology/trade secret solutions, and partner with many high-level stakeholders in the Company to provide guidance on new and emerging trade compliance regulations. To support the above objectives, the Vice President/Deputy Compliance Officer will lead global teams that implement and act upon compliance risk assessments, design and deliver global training and communications to drive and sustain a strong culture of compliance, use data analytics to ensure compliance through monitoring and testing and provide budget and other day-to-day operational support to subject matter experts within the Ethics and Compliance function.</p>
<p><b> Successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to:</b></p>
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<li> Direct the creation and maintenance of effective compliance policies and guidelines;</li>
<li> Develop and implement a data-driven compliance monitoring capability based on data analytics applied to enterprise level Company data sources;</li>
<li> Provide clear and timely guidance and advice to ensure WDC and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and partners comply fully with all applicable compliance laws and regulations, including the EAR, OFAC and other sanctions programs, TAA, CBP, FCPA, UKBA, DTSA and other U.S. and international regulations;</li>
<li> Advise and lead on drafting of strategic export licenses and other regulatory filings;</li>
<li> Monitor legal, regulatory, and trade developments that impact WDC’s business and deliver clear and timely legal guidance to mitigate impacts;</li>
<li> Develop and deliver ABAC, IP and execute risk-based trade compliance trainings and communications;</li>
<li> Collaborate with various business functions (including colleagues in Internal Audit, Legal, Finance/Tax, HR, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, Corporate Strategy) to understand their business priorities and build integrated, upstream and forward-looking compliance processes;</li>
<li> Lead projects to enhance compliance efficiency and value contribution;</li>
<li> Lead the development of specific compliance risk roadmap and strategic planning; and</li>
<li> Promote a global and enterprise-wide business culture of compliance and ethics and conduct other compliance activities.</li>
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Qualifications
<p><br> REQUIRED:</p>
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<li> 15+ years of practice in a law firm or as an in-house attorney</li>
<li> J.D. or equivalent degree from accredited law school</li>
<li> Licensed to practice law in United States (California or Washington D.C., preferred)</li>
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<p><b> REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE</b></p>
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<li> Experience in building and leading trade and antibribery compliance functions in a multinational company;</li>
<li> Strategic thought leader with business acumen and ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement;</li>
<li> Strong presentation skills and executive presence;</li>
<li> Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills, most importantly the ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple terms easily digestible by business;</li>
<li> Knowledge of U.S. export controls and sanctions regulations;</li>
<li> Knowledge of import compliance including Country of Origin determinations, valuation and HTS classifications, tariff programs;</li>
<li> Knowledge of FCPA, UKBA and antibribery regulations and enforcement regimes;</li>
<li> Excellent legal research and writing skills;</li>
<li> Experience in managing outside counsels and budget;</li>
<li> Experience in working, managing and driving multi-functional projects to completion;</li>
<li> Flexible, hardworking team player and motivator with strong people skills;</li>
<li> Action- and results-oriented and instills trust;</li>
<li> Experience with ethics and compliance program management and/or development;</li>
<li> Experience and strong track record leading and developing top-notch talent and high functioning, highly engaged teams;</li>
<li> Resilient and able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs;</li>
<li> Attention to detail, critical thinking, excellent problem solving and analysis skills;</li>
<li> Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies;</li>
<li> Experience working closely with government affairs function, a plus.</li>
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<br> Additional Information
<p><br> 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.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> 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 jobs.accommodations@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.</p>
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<p><b> Compensation & Benefits Details</b></p>
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<li> 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.</li>
<li> 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 California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.</li>
<li> You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.</li>
<li> 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.</li>
<li> 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.</li>
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