Description:
Job Description:We are seeking an attorney to provide legal support and guidance in the areas of IP Compliance and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This position will report to our Director of IP Compliance.
The ideal candidate is someone that is action-oriented, focused, organized, innovative, and comfortable with technology. We're seeking someone who is flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong critical thinking and attention to detail are equally meaningful in this role. A positive attitude and a team player are a must!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze laws and regulations concerning AI to understand their impact on WD
- Collaborate across different functions on AI governance and risk assessments
- Provide strategic analysis and advice to internal clients on IP Compliance matters
- Assist with IP-related internal investigations
- Develop and provide training to employees regarding IP Compliance topics
- Participate in IP-related on-boarding discussions for high-risk candidates to evaluate and minimize the risk of the candidates using or disclosing unauthorized third-party confidential information here at the Company
- Participate in IP-related off-boarding for high-risk terminations to help protect the Company and business partner confidential information and trade secrets
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, or related discipline
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school; top 50 law school preferred
- Membership in one state bar
- 2-3+ years of experience working as an attorney at a top law firm and/or as an in-house attorney at a technology company, in the areas of patent/trade secret litigation or transaction
- Knowledge of trade secret and patent law
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts related to AI, storage, semiconductor, and computing industries
- Excellent technical, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively communicate legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing, in a clear and understandable manner
- Excellent presentation skills
- Has a customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners
- Ability to be proactive and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong work ethic and ability to consistently produce high quality work product under deadline pressures
- Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners
- Ability to work effectively in a global environment, including sensitivity to cultural differences
Additional Information:
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.
