Contract Manager

Overview

As a member of the Contract Management Organization (within the Global Technology & Commercial Legal Services Team), this individual will provide high-quality support to Western Digital’s Strategic Sourcing Organization, including project management of commercial legal matters, negotiation of commercial agreements, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers. This full-time position requires presence onsite at Western Digital’s offices in San Jose, CA;
Irvine, CA;
Rochester, MN; or Colorado Springs, CO.

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, purchase agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, statements of works, amendments, and other business/legal documents.
• Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.
• Working closely with commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization.
• Supporting various aspects of the contract management process, including use and management of Western Digital’s internal contracts management tool/application.
• Providing ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization.
• Utilizing/configuring technology tools, such as Smartsheets or other tracking and work management software applications.
• Working on special projects, as needed.

REQUIRED

• 5+ years of relevant transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Ability to effectively identify goals and communicate and identify risks and proposed go-forward strategies with internal business clients.

• Strong attention to details and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of contract matters.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Experience with automated procurement, contract management, and task management software applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Experience leveraging AI tools in contract management and/or legal operations.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred.

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