Director, Senior Legal Counsel at Sandisk

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

290835.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial law, Contract drafting, Contract negotiation, Legal risk management, Regulatory compliance, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management, Corporate governance, Intellectual property, Data protection, Dispute resolution, Sales operations support, Policy development, Mentorship, Legal advisory

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. Job Description Please note this role can sit in either Milpitas, CA or Irvine, CA This role serves as a key legal advisor to the Revenue organization, partnering closely with Sales, Sales Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to help drive commercial outcomes while managing legal and business risk. Provides practical, solutions-oriented counsel on commercial sales matters, including customer contracting strategy, negotiation support, and interpretation of key terms across a range of customer agreements. Leads and oversees the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial contracts (e.g., master agreements, order forms, statements of work, renewals, amendments, and related documents) by aligning deal terms with company policies and applicable laws. Establishes scalable contracting frameworks and playbooks by developing and maintaining templates, clause guidance, approval pathways, and escalation mechanisms to improve consistency and cycle time. Identifies and mitigates legal and compliance risks affecting revenue-generating activities by advising on topics such as confidentiality, data protection, intellectual property, warranties, indemnities, limitation of liability, and dispute provisions, and by coordinating with specialists as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides expert legal counsel on highly complex commercial, regulatory, and dispute matters to enable business objectives while managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. Leads legal strategy for critical transactions and strategic agreements by structuring terms, negotiating risk allocation, and ensuring enforceable protections aligned with governance requirements. Advises senior leaders on legal and compliance implications of significant business initiatives by identifying key issues, evaluating options, and recommending practical mitigation strategies. Develops, maintains, and stewards legal standards, templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidance to improve contracting consistency, efficiency, and risk outcomes across the organization. Guides compliance and governance execution by interpreting laws, advising on controls, and supporting responses to audits, inquiries, and escalations. Builds legal capability across the team by coaching other legal professionals, providing subject-matter guidance, and leading knowledge sharing on complex topics. Qualifications REQUIRED: US licensed, with 8+ years of experience Substantial commercial experience, preferably at least some of which has been gained in-house Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements Proven track record in providing pragmatic and business-focused legal advice to senior stakeholders Ownership of projects and tasks through to completion SKILLS: Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders PREFERRED: Experience in hardware and/or semiconductor industries Additional Information Sandisk 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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Sandisk 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. Sandisk 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 [email protected] 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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 07/08/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-RG1 Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future. You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Salary Range: 205,334.00-290,835.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Legal Location (Secondary): Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25 Work Location: Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01

Responsibilities

This role serves as a key legal advisor to the revenue organization, managing commercial sales matters and driving business outcomes while mitigating legal risks. The director will lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts and establish scalable contracting frameworks to improve organizational efficiency.