Associate General Counsel – Securities and Corporate Governance

Associate General Counsel Securities and Corporate Governance

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status) : Exempt position
• Salary Range : 171,530.00-243,000.00
• Business Function : Legal
• Work Location : Irvine Office LOC WDT USCA01

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Advises on a broad range of securities laws and corporate governance matters.
• Assists in the preparation and review of securities filings (annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements, registration statements, Form SD and Section 16 filings).
• Assists in the administration of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, Nasdaq regulations, SEC regulations (e.

g., insider trading, Reg. FD and Reg. G) and other regulations applicable to public companies.

• Assists with conflict minerals disclosure and related compliance matters.
• Assists in preparing Board of Directors and committee meeting materials covering topics such as financial reviews, corporate governance and strategic transactions.
• Provides legal support for domestic and foreign subsidiary work, including coordination with tax department on legal entity restructuring.
• Assists with equity and financing transactions.
• Advises on securities matters relating to corporate and strategic transactions.
• Supports outreach to institutional shareholders and proxy advisory services.
• Provides support to the tax, treasury, investor relations, finance and stock plan administration functions.
• Develops strong working relationships and trust with key members of assigned functional groups or business units.
• Works closely with non-attorney staff.
• Works under general direction and keeps manager informed as projects proceed.
• Assists in the development of appropriate training materials and helps conduct training sessions for client groups on topics of interest.
• Effectively manage outside counsel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• J.D. degree from accredited law school.
• Current member of the California (or other acceptable jurisdiction) bar association in good standing.
• 10+ years’ experience practicing with national law firm or with national law firm and as an in-house attorney.
• Strong securities and corporate governance experience.
• Understanding of financial statements.
• Familiarity with conflict minerals disclosure rules and regulations is preferred.
• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong presence and the ability to work effectively within a team and with other business functions, external auditors, outside counsel and senior-level executives.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to make effective and credible presentations to employees in company’s business groups at all levels on legal issues facing such business groups.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and able to plan and manage projects from conception to completion in a dynamic environment with independent follow-through.
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate the needs of clients and managers, exercise independent judgment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to focus on critical priorities with little or no supervision.
• Strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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