Corporate Counsel for Securities and Governance

2 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States Western Digital Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview:
At Western Digital, we are dedicated to driving global innovation and expanding the horizons of technology, transforming the seemingly impossible into reality.

As a company rooted in problem-solving, we empower individuals to achieve remarkable feats through the right technological solutions. Our legacy includes significant contributions, such as supporting the mission to land a person on the moon.

We collaborate with some of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations, enhancing competitive gaming platforms, improving urban safety, and advancing smart vehicle connectivity. Our data centers are integral to many of the biggest companies and public cloud services, paving the way for a more intelligent future.

Whether you're binge-watching your favorite series, engaging on social media, or shopping online, Western Digital is behind the storage infrastructure that makes it all possible. Our products, including flash memory cards, capture and preserve your most cherished moments.

We provide a comprehensive range of technologies, storage devices, and platforms tailored for both businesses and consumers. Our data-centric solutions encompass the Western Digital, G-Technology™, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Today's unique challenges call for your specialized skills. Together, we can shape the future of data.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide counsel on a wide array of securities regulations and corporate governance issues.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing securities filings, including annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, registration statements, Form SD, and Section 16 filings.
  • Support the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley, Nasdaq regulations, SEC regulations (such as insider trading, Reg. FD, and Reg. G), and other applicable regulations for public companies.
  • Facilitate compliance related to conflict minerals disclosure.
  • Prepare materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings on topics such as financial assessments, corporate governance, and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide legal assistance for domestic and international subsidiary operations, coordinating with the tax department on legal entity restructuring.
  • Support equity and financing transactions.
  • Advise on securities issues related to corporate and strategic transactions.
  • Engage with institutional shareholders and proxy advisory services.
  • Collaborate with tax, treasury, investor relations, finance, and stock plan administration teams.
  • Build strong working relationships with key members of assigned functional groups or business units.
  • Work closely with non-attorney personnel.
  • Operate under general supervision while keeping management informed of project progress.
  • Assist in creating training materials and conducting training sessions for client groups on relevant topics.
  • Effectively manage external legal counsel.
Qualifications:
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active member of the California (or other acceptable jurisdiction) bar association in good standing.
  • Over 10 years of experience in a national law firm or as an in-house attorney.
  • Strong background in securities and corporate governance.
  • Understanding of financial statements.
  • Familiarity with conflict minerals disclosure regulations is preferred.
  • Excellent legal drafting abilities with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong presence and capability to work effectively within a team and with various business functions, external auditors, outside counsel, and senior executives.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex legal and compliance matters both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient in delivering effective presentations on legal issues to employees across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to foster trust and confidence through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable, with the capacity to plan and manage projects from inception to completion in a dynamic environment.
  • Proactive in anticipating the needs of clients and managers, exercising independent judgment, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Focused on critical priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Additional Information:

Western Digital is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also prohibit harassment of any individual based on these characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all employment aspects.

We value diversity and believe that a variety of perspectives leads to the best outcomes for our employees, our company, and our customers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

Western Digital is also committed to providing opportunities for applicants with disabilities, ensuring all candidates can navigate our hiring process successfully.

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