Senior Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance

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Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences.
The Role

Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!


 

Our Company 

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.  

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. , and work with the business and restricted party screening team to adjust policies and procedures as needed. 

  • Assist and provide support to restricted party screening team with the development of policies and procedures in response to regulatory developments. 

  • Review and negotiate contractual provisions with clients, third parties and vendors relating to trade compliance. 

  • Maintain strong relationships across the business to effectively spot and address trade compliance risks. 

  • Provide training on trade compliance topics to cross-functional teams, including sales teams, product and engineering teams, and legal colleagues. 

  • Handle regulatory inquiries and filings with U.S. and other agencies, as needed. 

What you need to succeed  

  • Law degree/JD with mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred; 

  • 6+ years of experience in law practice with proven experience and /or understanding of U.S. (OFAC) economic sanctions and export control laws and regulations;

  • Experience with and/or understanding of non-U.S. trade laws; 

  • Highly effective communicator who can translate complex laws and regulations for business personnel; 

  • Business-savvy problem-solver with excellent judgment who can navigate challenges; 

  • Team player who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams; 

  • A self-starter who can operate independently in a dynamic global environment; 

  • An approachable, easy going and flexible manner with a great sense of humor; 

  • Strong dedication to client service; and 

  • Willingness to work flexible hours (this role requires frequent collaboration with non-US-based team members). 

 

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.  

Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees. 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $168,900 -- $306,800 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.

Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.

Adobe Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adobe and has not been reviewed or approved by Adobe.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is positioned as competitive and is paired with explicit commitments to pay parity across gender and ethnicity. Total compensation is described as strong relative to similar companies.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity plays a central role through RSUs with multi‑year, often quarterly vesting and an ESPP discount. These equity programs are highlighted alongside bonuses as meaningful parts of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off spans flexible/unlimited PTO, company‑wide breaks, and paid holidays, with accruals for non‑exempt employees. Additional paid family and parental leave and sabbaticals broaden coverage for rest and life events.

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HQ: San Jose, CA
21,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

When you join Adobe Life in Austin, you’ll immerse yourself into a world of cutting-edge technology, exceptional colleagues and meaningful work that touches millions of people everywhere. Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.

Why Work With Us

Adobe Austin embodies the culture of the Austin neighborhood around it which is diverse, enterprising and innovative.

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