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Contract Manager
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Fujisawa

Type

full-time

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Company Description

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.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers.

Job Description

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master Degree from accredited law school. Overseas education in US/EU is a plus.
  • 5+ years of relevant transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
  • Experience working with a US based or global company is a plus.
  • Excellent English oral and written communication and presentation skills required.
  • 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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Contracts
  • Work Location: Fujisawa Office--LOCHGSTFUJ
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Contract Management,Negotiation,Risk Mitigation,Legal Drafting,Project Management,Analytical Skills,Attention to Detail,Communication Skills,Technology Tools,SaaS Agreements,MS Office,AI Tools,Collaboration,Problem Solving,Operational Support,Commercial Contracts

    About Western Digital

    At Western Digital, our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future. We are committed to providing scalable, sustainable technology for the world’s hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, and delivering cutting-edge innovation that will drive the next generation of AI-driven data workloads. All that we do is powered by our people, who are united in a common purpose of creating solutions that move the world forward. Learn more at www.westerndigital.com.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Computer Hardware Manufacturing
    Founding Year: 1970

    What you'll do

    • The Contract Manager will draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various commercial contracts while advising internal clients on associated risks. They will also support the contract management process and provide project management and operational support.

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    Western Digital is a leading Computer Hardware Manufacturing company.

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