Senior Legal Counsel- Technology Transactions and AI/ML

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176K-319K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Software
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!


 

Adobe is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Adobe Global Partner Legal team as Senior Legal Counsel. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide outstanding legal expertise for our innovative digital experience and digital media products such as Marketo, Adobe Commerce, Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and others. You will be a key member of a dynamic team, collaborating closely with seasoned professionals to support strategic partnerships and business development deals. If you are diligent, cooperative, possess a positive outlook, are passionate about legal accuracy and advanced solutions, and aim to improve flawless digital experiences, Adobe is the right place for you!

Responsibilities
  • Offer specialized legal advice on diverse legal issues connected to Adobe's digital experience and digital media offerings.
  • Work alongside diverse departments to support strategic partnerships and business development transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, ensuring they align with Adobe’s business objectives and compliance standards.
  • Advise on regulatory issues, corporate governance, and potential risks to ensure flawless legal compliance.
  • Strategically determine and implement legal solutions that drive business growth and innovation.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Proven experience as a legal counsel in business development, preferably in the technology sector.
  • Outstanding understanding of intellectual property, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ambitious, with the ability to successfully implement strategic legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals.

Join us and be part of a world-class team dedicated to crafting outstanding digital experiences!

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 $176,300 -- $319,200 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.

 

In California, the pay range for this position is $220,500 - $319,200 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $204,100 - $295,475

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.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

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

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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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