Legal Counsel
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Job Description
- Implementing brand protection programs in specific jurisdictions (mainly in APAC) within the construct of the global company strategy
- Managing enforcement activity including cease and desist letters notice and takedown requests commercial correspondence negotiating settlements and raids experience in criminal and civil litigations will be a plus
- Overseeing investigations including advising on strategy drafting documents interviewing internal witnesses and experts compiling and presenting data and authenticating products
- Conducting factual research of infringing activity including orchestrating test buys identifying illicit behavior identifying counterfeit products and performing or coordinating further product testing and analysis
- Collecting and preserving evidence of wrongdoing to maintain availability of all enforcement options
- Partnering with internal and external teams to identify new targets and fraudulent activities globally
- Collaborating with external partners such as customs state and federal law enforcement agencies and managing outside counsel
- Maintaining and ensuring ethical standards and professional conduct of internal and external investigations
- Using internal and external digital tools to effectively manage cases report results and measure return on brand protection and enforcement activity
Qualifications :
- LL.B. from a reputable law school; additional overseas education preferred
- 24 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or inhouse legal department; licensed to practice law with admission to local bar
- Proficient and capable of business communication in Mandarin and English
- Experience in an intellectual property practice with a focus on trademark law and experience in brand enforcement a plus
- Experience handling external investigations and litigation a plus
- Experience working in or with technology companies or in the technology industry a plus
- Interest in working with technology products learning about technology and keeping uptodate with brand protection tools and technology
- Interest in learning about the laws of foreign jurisdictions willingness to travel and to be flexible with respect to taking calls with team members in other time zones
- Strong attention to accuracy quality details and strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Has a customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners
- Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
- Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization
- Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners and/or external contacts and counsel
Additional Information :
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and genderrelated appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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 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.
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 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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
