Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising commercial documents, including, but not limited to marketing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, product sales agreements, distribution agreements, amendments, board minutes, powers of attorney and sales support programs
• Identifying and advising internal clients on risks associated with each transaction and proposing practical/strategic risk mitigation strategies in connection with commercial transactions.
• Providing legal research on other matters as they arise, including intellectual property, consumer, product regulatory, privacy, antitrust and litigation.
• Working closely with attorneys and contracts managers within legal and compliance function, interfacing with Western Digital subject matter experts, as needed.
• Supporting aspects of the contracts management process and policies, including using and improving strategic playbooks, templates, and contract life cycle management processes.
• Working on special projects, as needed.
• Hybrid Working model. 2-3 days per week in Guildford (UK) office, remainder remote working.
• Potential for agreement of flexible working arrangements to facilitate any period of any remaining legal study.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Law degree or postgraduate diploma in law (PGDL) with a relevant undergraduate degree from a reputable university.
• Completed or on track towards completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE)
• No character and suitability barriers to becoming trainee solicitor.

PREFERRED:

• Work experience at a law firm, marketing agency, or tech company.
• Basic knowledge of EU consumer, competition and intellectual property laws.
• Track record of delivering in a position of trust.
• Ability to effectively identify goals, communicate, identify risks and proposed go-forward strategies with internal business clients.

SKILLS:

• Solution oriented and highly organised.
• Team player who is able to work independently and across different time zones.
• Candidate will be self-motivated, results driven, resourceful and enthusiastic.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Speak effectively one-on-one and to small groups of internal and external parties.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work.
• Conduct business in an ethical manner, presenting a credible image.
• Fluent English (both verbally and written).
• Additional language skills are a plus (preferably German).
• Able to embrace new technologies.