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Western Digital is seeking an experienced and dynamic lawyer with with a broad range of legal expertise to support its hard disk drive operations in the SEA region. This position will cover business operations in Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore.  This role will support Sales, Procurement, Engineering, HR, Site Management, Finance and Logistics & Facilities. This individual will provide high-quality legal counsel and support on a variety of regional legal matters, including negotiation of commercial agreements, employment matters, regulatory compliance, corporate secretarial matters, etc. The ideal candidate has post-qualification experience as a commercial attorney with a top tier law firm and in-house experience with a global company. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to partner with the business and effectively respond to legal issues and establish strategic priorities. The candidate will also need to have experience communicating efficiently and seamlessly with subject matter experts within the legal department located in other countries, including the U.S. Experience working with sales/engineering/technology/human resources/manufacturing operations will be an advantage.

This role requires a presence onsite at Western Digital’s Penang site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as initial point of contact and manager for a variety of legal matters in SEA region, including sales and marketing, employment, compliance, litigation, corporate governance 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 SEA region 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 a variety of commercial contracts.
• 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.
• Work with supervisor to develop and review internal policies and compliance procedures and provide training on those policies/procedures.
• 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.
• Represent the company before any authorities, tribunals or courts as may be 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.