Director & Senior Legal Counsel, CMO APAC

As a member of the Contracts Management Organization [CMO] this attorney will provide high-quality legal counsel and support to Western Digital’s Global Supply Chain and Procurement Organization in the APAC region including negotiation of commercial agreements and collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. This full-time position is based at Western Digital’s office in Singapore and requires regular presence onsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Partnering with internal business clients and identifying/advising on risks and opportunities associated with a transaction or matter and proposing strategic as well as practical advice for mitigation or achievement. This role will focus on supporting Western Digital’s Indirect Procurement team, as well as coordinating and supporting Direct Procurement in the APAC region.
• Structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex technology, licensing, component or product supply, manufacturing and other procurement contracts, including, but not limited to, custom component sourcing contracts, equipment purchase agreements, product supply agreements, collaboration agreements, complex non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, amendments, and other related business/legal documents.
• Working closely with attorneys and contracts managers within the global CMO and interfacing with Western Digital global subject matter experts, as needed.
• Serving a strong coordination function across the global CMO and implementing global CMO policies, playbooks and risk across the APAC region working closely and collaboratively with regional legal teams and team leads in the United States.
• Managing a team of APAC CMO attorneys and professionals.
• Implementing and managing aspects of the global contracts management process and policies, including using and improving strategic playbooks, templates, and contract life cycle management processes in coordination with global CMO leads.
• Working on special projects as needed.