Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Commercial Partnerships

Adobe•San Jose, CA

15h

About The Position

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! The Opportunity Adobe is seeking an experienced transactional 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 Media and Digital Experience products. 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.
10+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly with complex commercial and technology agreements, and some in-house experience preferred.
Proven drafting skills and experience leading complex deal negotiations.
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.
Excellent cross-functional skills and ability to work well with internal colleagues (including those in different time zones).
Collaborative, can-do attitude, genuine, owns the outcome, and a desire to be the best colleague you can be to make an impact on and build an exciting career at Adobe.

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and lead a wide variety of agreements, including strategic partnerships, custom outbound partnerships, technology licenses, and strategic vendor agreements.
Help drive and structure various Digital Media product-related agreements and programs.
Cultivate knowledge in our Digital Media and Digital Experience solutions (including AI) to offer support through outbound partnerships (and inbound partnerships where needed).
Evaluate and successfully implement continuous improvements for standard terms, templates, and legal processes.
Keep abreast of the rapidly changing industry and legal landscape.
Build positive relationships and advise multiple levels of management on legal issues.

Benefits

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world.
You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.
If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you.
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