Contract Administrator

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. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, weu2019ve been doing just thatu2014our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digitalu00ae, WDu00ae and WD_BLACKu2122 Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the worldu2019s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Todayu2019s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description As a member of the Contract Management Organization (within the Global Technology & Commercial Legal Services Team), this individual will help protect Western Digitalu2019s innovative technology and strategic partnerships through skilled NDA administration. This individual will also support attorneys and contract managers in the Contract Management Organization and assist with various aspects of the contract management process, including use and management of Western Digitalu2019s contracts management tools and applications. This full-time position requires presence onsite at Western Digitalu2019s offices in Irvine, CA; Rochester, MN; or Colorado Springs, CO. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Timely drafting and processing of high-volume NDAs in compliance with company standards and policies. + Escalating issues with NDAs to appropriate stakeholders. + Supporting NDA playbook updates or modifications and work to create and coordinate efficient NDA workflows globally. + Assisting with the development and management of NDA workflows in the CLM tool, including tracking renewals and expirations and providing monthly reports. + Supporting commercial attorneys and contract managers within the Contract Management Organization as needed, including redlining, managing the approval process and filing contracts. + Conducting contract research pursuant to requests submitted by legal and non-legal stakeholders. + Testing application software and creating and managing system permissions and user accounts. + Providing ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization, and working on special projects, as needed. Qualifications REQUIRED + Undergraduate degree or completion of degree certification program related to the position. + Minimum 3+ years contract management, paralegal or legal administrative experience working in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. + Prior experience supporting contract operations desirable. + Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms. + Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), SharePoint, Smartsheet, and experience working with CLM platforms. SKILLS + Excellent written/verbal communication skills. + Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills. + Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of administrative matters. + Excellent communication skills across stakeholders and experience creating reporting on contract status. + Experience leveraging AI tools in contract management and/or legal operations. + Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others. + Experience working in (or with) technology companies or in the technology industry is a plus. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 personu2019s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personu2019s 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 non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the

Created: 2026-01-26