Associate General Counsel- 20+ years

4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, India Western Digital Full time
Job Description

  • Serve as initial point of contact and manager for a variety of legal matters in India, including sales and marketing, employment, compliance, litigation, and government relations.
  • Integrate into the business as a strategic business partner and provide legal guidance in the context of the business to achieve the Company’s goals.
  • Work closely with senior management in India as a trusted advisor and 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.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of risk management strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and legal obligations.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, professional services agreements, sale and purchase agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents.
  • Identify and advise internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.
  • 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.
  • 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 deemed 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. from a reputable Indian law school. LL.M. would be an advantage
  • A minimum of 20+ 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).
  • Previous in-house experience (including secondments) an advantage.
  • Experience partnering with business to respond to legal issues and establish strategic priorities.

 



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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