Senior Corporate Counsel III

Seagate Technology; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel III to provide legal guidance and support for business teams across various functions. The role requires expertise in technology licensing and commercial transactions, making it ideal for proactive candidates ready to drive business success while managing legal risks. Candidates should possess strong judgment, communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and employee stock purchase plan

12 holidays and flexible time off

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ transactional legal experience.
• Active bar membership (Colorado or Minnesota preferred).
• Experience in technology licensing and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions.
• Support strategic transactions by advising on risks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Excellent judgment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

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Senior Corporate Counsel III

Location:

Longmont, CO, US US Bloomington, MN, US

Posting Date: May 30, 2025

Job ID: 12143

About our group:

The Commercial Contracts Group is part of Seagate’s global Legal Department. We provide clear, practical legal guidance to support business teams across engineering, procurement, finance, and executive leadership. Our focus is on helping the company grow while managing risk responsibly. We work on a wide range of commercial agreements and stay current with legal developments in technology, data privacy, and global business. We value teamwork, sound judgment, and straightforward communication.

About the role - you will:

We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Senior Commercial Counsel III to join our dynamic legal team. This role is ideal for a legal professional with deep expertise in technology licensing and commercial transactions who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments. You’ll serve as a key legal advisor to internal stakeholders, driving business success while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including technology licenses, vendor and supplier contracts, services agreements, strategic alliances, and partnership deals.
• Serve as a trusted legal partner to business teams, proactively identifying legal risks and providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts from strategy and negotiation to execution and renewal.
• Stay informed on evolving legal and regulatory frameworks affecting technology, privacy, and commercial operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across legal, finance, procurement, engineering, and executive teams to align business and legal objectives.
• Support strategic transactions and initiatives by advising on legal, financial, and operational risk.

About you:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent judgment and ability to assess and mitigate risk under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment.
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Your experience includes:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership (Colorado or Minnesota preferred).
• Minimum of 8+ years’ transactional legal experience, with at least 5+ years at a top 100 law firm.
• Extensive experience advising technology companies, including technology licensing and commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, draft and negotiate with precision, and manage high-volume, high-value transactions.
• Understanding of finance and accounting principles is a significant plus.
• Experience working with AI and emerging technologies is desirable.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,945.60 - $219,991.20. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location:

This role is open to remote candidates located in select U.S. states. However, we are also actively seeking attorneys who can work on-site at our Longmont, CO or Normandale, MN offices.

Seagate is able to offer virtual employment for this position in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Our Longmont product-design campus is nestled against the foothills with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. Here at work, you can grab breakfast and lunch in the on-site cafeteria or get an afternoon espresso, prepared by a professional barista. Our 600+ employees enjoy an active on-site experience from sporting activities (get in a few laps at lunch on our 1-mile walking path around campus, play ping-pong or volleyball, or stop in our 24- hour fitness center for a group or individual workout). We also offer opportunities for community service and participation in various employee resource groups.

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

Location: Longmont, United States, Normandale, United States, Remote United States
Travel: Up to 10%

EEO Statement:

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About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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