Western Digital Legal Counsel 

Canada, British Columbia, Abbotsford 

573801498

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

• 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

• LL.B. from a reputable law school; additional overseas education preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house 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 up-to-date 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