Lead Contract Manager

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. This role serves as a key member of Sandisk’s Product & Commercial Legal Services team, negotiating and managing commercial contracts for Sandisk’s Procurement and Logistics organization, and partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to help drive commercial outcomes while managing risk. The ideal candidate for this role will provide practical, high-quality, solutions-oriented support to our global stakeholders, with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial transactions, while identifying contractual risks and supporting business objectives in a fast-paced technology environment. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner to stakeholders and help facilitate commercial outcomes through effective contract negotiation, practical risk identification, and sound business judgment. This full-time position will report to the Director, Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Contracts, and is based at Sandisk’s office in Milpitas, California or Irvine, California. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, general service agreements, SaaS and software license agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, amendments, non-disclosure agreements, supply agreements, equipment purchase agreements, and other business/legal documents. Provide practical contract guidance and risk assessments to business stakeholders while balancing contractual risk with business objectives and ensuring compliance with company policies. Support stakeholders with contract interpretation, contractual rights and obligations, dispute avoidance, and risk mitigation strategies, escalating legal issues to commercial contracts attorneys as appropriate. Work closely with commercial contracts attorneys, Procurement, Logistics, IT, Engineering, Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing, and other business functions to support commercial transactions, resolve contractual issues, and facilitate business objectives. Support sourcing, operational, and manufacturing-related arrangements, as needed, in support of Sandisk's engineering and manufacturing operations. Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, guidance materials, and contracting processes that improve efficiency and consistency. Support strategic company initiatives and special projects, as needed. REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree required. JD or other relevant advanced degree preferred. At least 6 years of relevant experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements in an in-house legal department or similar business environment. Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, contract negotiation, risk allocation, and contract administration. Ability to independently manage routine and increasingly complex transactions from initiation through execution while exercising sound business judgment. Experience working in or advising technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, or supply chain organizations is preferred. Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance to cross-functional stakeholders. Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment. Ability to effectively identify business objectives and communicate risks, considerations, and proposed strategies with internal business clients. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of contract matters. PREFERRED: Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions and contracting workflow tools is a plus. 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