Director, Associate General Counsel, Digital Media Strategic Partnerships

Adobe Systems Incorporated • San Jose, CA

77d • $196,700 - $354,000

About The Position

Adobe is in search of an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Adobe Global Partner Legal team as Director. This opportunity presents an outstanding chance to provide exceptional legal expertise to our innovative digital media products, including Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and more. You will be an essential part of a dynamic team, working closely with highly experienced professionals to facilitate strategic partnerships and business development transactions. If you are hardworking, have a positive attitude, with a passion for legal precision and advanced solutions, and a desire to enhance flawless digital experiences, Adobe is the ideal environment for you!

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing of at least one state bar.
• A minimum of 10-12+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly with complex technology agreements, and some in-house experience preferred.
• Proven drafting skills and experience leading complex, high-impact deal negotiations for various agreements, with extensive experience in software technology agreements.
• Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to frame complex legal issues succinctly and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Dedication to providing clients with high-quality and timely legal and business advice.
• Proven creative problem-solving capabilities, good business instincts and the ability to apply common sense to provide both practical and theoretical advice.
• Flexibility to work with colleagues, business partners/clients and others in time zones other than where the position is based.
• A sense of humor, selflessness, strong self-awareness, and a desire to be the best colleague you can be to make an impact on and build an exciting career at Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director, Adobe Global Partner Legal team.
• Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements, including technology licenses, content acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and vendor agreements.
• Evaluate and successfully implement continuous improvements for standard terms, templates, and legal processes.
• Cultivate knowledge in our Digital Media solutions to offer support and counsel for the Creative Cloud and Document Cloud family of products, including Firefly and generative AI solutions through inbound and outbound strategic partnerships.
• Keep abreast of the rapidly changing industry and legal landscape.
• Build positive relationships and advise multiple levels of management on legal issues.

Benefits

• Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets.
• U.S. pay range for this position is $196,700 -- $354,000 annually.
• Pay varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees