Overview In this role you will provide legal guidance on AI governance and IP compliance to support WD's AI-driven data infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess regulatory impact, advise on IP-related matters, and lead trainings and onboarding/offboarding for risk management. The role combines legal expertise with tech fluency to protect trade secrets and patents while enabling innovative AI initiatives. This is a fast-paced, collaborative position that contributes to WD's ability to scale responsibly in a global environment.
Compensation / Benefits- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life, accident and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- RSUs or equity opportunities
- tuition reimbursement
- paid vacation
Responsibilities- Analyze AI-related laws and their impact on WD
- Collaborate across functions on AI governance and risk assessments
- Provide strategic IP compliance advice to internal clients
- Assist with IP-related internal investigations
- Develop and deliver IP compliance training for employees
- Participate in IP-related onboarding/offboarding to protect confidential information and trade secrets
Key requirements- Undergraduate/graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, or related field
- J.D. from an accredited law school; top 50 law school preferred
- Bar admission in one state
- 2-3+ years at a top law firm or as in-house attorney in technology with patent/trade secret focus
- Knowledge of trade secret and patent law
- Ability to grasp technical AI/storage/semiconductor concepts
- Strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication; presentation skills
- Customer-service mindset and collaborative approach
- Ability to manage multiple projects proactively in a global environment
- excellent communication
- collaborative team player
- proactive and organized
- IP compliance processes
- AI governance concepts
- understanding of AI, storage, semiconductor and computing industries
