[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Western Digital jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Western Digital · San Jose, CA # Counsel, IP Compliance San Jose, CA, United States Full-time Legal & Compliance Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted August 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000141788549-counsel-ip-compliance) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Western Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) / Counsel, IP Compliance ## Job description We are seeking an attorney to provide legal support and guidance in the areas of IP Compliance and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This position will report to our Director of IP Compliance. The ideal candidate is someone that is action-oriented, focused, organized, innovative, and comfortable with technology. We’re seeking someone who is flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong critical thinking and attention to detail are equally meaningful in this role. A positive attitude and a team player are a must! ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Analyze laws and regulations concerning AI to understand their impact on WD Collaborate across different functions on AI governance and risk assessments - Provide strategic analysis and advice to internal clients on IP Compliance matters - Assist with IP-related internal investigations - Develop and provide training to employees regarding IP Compliance topics - Participate in IP-related on-boarding discussions for high-risk candidates to evaluate and minimize the risk of the candidates using or disclosing unauthorized third-party confidential information here at the Company - Participate in IP-related off-boarding for high-risk terminations to help protect the Company and business partner confidential information and trade secrets ## Qualifications Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, or related discipline J.D. degree from an accredited law school; top 50 law school preferred Membership in one state bar 2-3+ years of experience working as an attorney at a top law firm and/or as an in-house attorney at a technology company, in the areas of patent/trade secret litigation or transaction - Knowledge of trade secret and patent law - Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts related to AI, storage, semiconductor, and computing industries - Excellent technical, organizational, and analytical skills - Ability to effectively communicate legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing, in a clear and understandable manner - Excellent presentation skills Has a customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners - Ability to be proactive and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong work ethic and ability to consistently produce high quality work product under deadline pressures Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners - Ability to work effectively in a global environment, including sensitivity to cultural differences ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 74 days - Location: San Jose, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000141788549-counsel-ip-compliance) ## More jobs at Western Digital ### [Deputy Chief Compliance Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/1b2f5bf365bd549578b0/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Executive Assistant - VP Legal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/eb1c7cc3f709bed97bde/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Associate, Corporate Development Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4889658d1c7d80120d4c/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Associate, Corporate Strategy Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/79d839611fcd2fe56fe6/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Customer Failure Analysis Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4717456340039146ac31/) San Jose, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Counsel, Transactions & Market Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/55830966b5c36940edee/) Ford Motor · United States ### [Senior Counsel, Transactions & Market Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/aea34376409a622e1abf/) Ford Motor · United States ### [Trade Compliance General Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/16d315a4f07df463b9fb/) Honeywell International · Charlotte, NC, United States ### [Associate Director Compliance Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/regeneron-pharmaceuticals/jobs/7813d892805010b6f18e/) Regeneron Pharmaceuticals · Sleepy Hollow ### [Counsel, Credits and Incentives Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coreweave/jobs/09e206916978a5719698/) CoreWeave · Livingston, NJ OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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