Western Digital Technologies

Director & Senior Legal Counsel

Western Digital Technologies • $160K — $200K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant transactional legal experience in diverse settings
  • Current U.S. State Bar member or Registered In-House Counsel in California
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of U.S. consumer protection, competition, and intellectual property laws
  • Professional fluency in English, written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various commercial agreements
  • Partner with stakeholders to assess transaction risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Support the development of go-to-market strategies with legal insights
  • Review and contribute to customer RFPs and RFQs across teams
  • Enhance end-to-end contract management processes and tools
  • Advocate for technology and process innovation in legal workflows
  • Lead special legal projects and collaborate with broader legal team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k) with company savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

WD is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Director & Senior Legal Counsel to join its Global Commercial Legal team. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a trusted legal partner to WD's Worldwide Sales and Marketing Organization, providing sophisticated legal advice across a broad range of commercial transactions. You will play a central role in shaping go-to-market strategies, managing commercial risk, and supporting commercial operational excellence.

This position requires a lawyer who combines deep transactional expertise with strong business judgment, the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine commitment to delivering practical, strategic legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Transactions & Contract Negotiation
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial sales and customer agreements, including master purchasing agreements, distribution agreements, nondisclosure agreements, statements of work, amendments, and related business documents.
  • Partner closely with business stakeholders to evaluate transaction risks, develop practical risk mitigation strategies, and drive deals to close efficiently.

Go-to-Market & Strategic Support
  • Advise on and support the development of go-to-market strategies from a legal perspective, including drafting enabling agreements and engaging cross-functionally to assess and address legal and business risks.
  • Review and contribute to responses to customer RFPs and RFQs in collaboration with internal teams across sales, finance, and operations.

Contract Management & Process Improvement
  • Support and enhance end-to-end contract management process, including the development and maintenance of strategic playbooks, standard templates, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) workflows related to sales transactions.
  • Champion the use of technology and process innovation to improve efficiency and consistency across the global commercial legal function.
  • Oversee and provide quality guidance to contract administrators and managers within the commercial organization as needed.

Special Projects
  • Lead or contribute to special legal and business initiatives as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative approach across the broader legal team.


Qualifications

Required
  • Experience: 8 or more years of relevant transactional legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government legal setting, with a demonstrated track record of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and sales-related agreements.
  • License: Current member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar, or Registered In-House Counsel in California (or eligible therefor); Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent.
  • Subject Matter Knowledge: Working knowledge of U.S. consumer protection, competition, and intellectual property laws.
  • Language: Professional fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred
  • Experience working in or with technology companies or the broader technology industry.
  • Additional language proficiency is a plus.

Competencies & Success Factors
  • Business Partnership: Ability to engage deeply with business objectives, translate legal risk into actionable strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor rather than a gatekeeper
  • Transactional Excellence: Consistent delivery of high-quality, timely work product across a broad range of commercial matters
  • Independent Judgment: Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision
  • Collaboration: Effective cross-functional partner who builds trust with internal stakeholders, teammates, and outside counsel; comfortable working across cultures and time zones
  • Communication: Clear, concise, and respectful communicator - both one-on-one and in group settings
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Willingness to guide and develop less experienced counsel and contract administrators; leads by example
  • Detail & Rigor: Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail in all work product
  • Integrity: Unwavering commitment to WD's corporate values, ethics, and Code of Conduct
  • Adaptability: Thrives in a demanding, high-volume environment while maintaining quality and positive relationships
  • Growth Mindset: Self-motivated, resourceful, and enthusiastic about continuous learning and improvement

About WD's Legal Team

WD's Legal department operates as a strategic business partner across a global, fast-moving technology company. Our commercial legal team supports one of the world's leading data infrastructure businesses, working at the intersection of technology, commerce, and law. We value lawyers who are intellectually curious, business-minded, and committed to excellence.

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 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.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") 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 WD'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 Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD 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.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

Work You’ll Do

At Western Digital Technologies, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives data innovation across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and leadership in the technology sector provides a unique platform for professionals to influence the future of digital storage and management solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Development and Training

Advance your career with Western Digital Technologies through our professional development programs. We offer a range of training and development options, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and diversity training sessions to help you grow as a leader and innovator in our industry.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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