Legal Counsel

Adobe; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid options

Check-In feedback culture

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Commercial/IT/IP Legal Counsel with 6+ years PQE to join our Northern Region team (UK, Ireland, Middle East & Africa). You will advise sales, marketing and finance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Hybrid work is available; travel to the Middle East region will be required. You will help build scalable processes and provide training on technology, data protection and IP matters across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE in commercial/IT/IP
• Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and support Middle East region

Responsibilities

• Draft, Review & Negotiate a variety of agreements including licensing, professional services, SOWs, resale and distribution
• Provide commercial legal advice to sales, marketing, finance and other teams
• Monitor compliance with evolving regulations on technology, AI, IP and data privacy/security
• Improve legal processes and knowledge management across the department
• Lead internal training on key legal topics and risk management
• Support cross-regional projects and initiatives in the Middle East region

Skills

Commercial/IT/IP Experience

PQE 6+ years

Drafting & Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Tools

CLM systems

Data protection compliance

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our team at Adobe, where creativity and innovation blend with collaboration, and legal minds lead the way in shaping the future. Seeking a Legal Counsel who is sharp, savvy, and prepared to excel in our dynamic team.

We are looking for a Commercial/IT/IP lawyer with 6+ years of PQE, dedicated to making a meaningful difference, and prepared to take on a pivotal position in our operations within the Northern Region (UK, Ireland, Middle East, and Africa).

About The Team

• A Legal Team Like No Other: Supportive, encouraging, and above all friendly. We lift each other up, share knowledge freely, and always find time to celebrate wins (big or small).
• Diversity & Inclusion: We champion every voice, celebrate every background, and believe that brilliant ideas come from everywhere.
• Work/Life Balance: We know life is more than work. Flexible schedules and hybrid options are here to keep you energised.
• Growth & Opportunity: Adobe is rapidly growing, and so, can you. Get involved in crafting new systems (think: AI chatbots, CLM, knowledge sharing, automation) and work processes.

What You Will Do

Become a key consultant for our dynamic sales team, working with sales, marketing, finance, and other teams. Your knowledge will drive our Northern Region business, particularly in the Middle East where Adobe established a new headquarters in Riyadh.

• Draft, Review & Negotiate: Take the lead on a variety of agreements, licensing, professional services, consulting, statements of work, resale, distribution, sales. You'll keep us covered and keep deals moving.
• Commercial Legal Support: Partner with our business units, providing timely, commercial advice and delivering in-house training on the legal topics that matter most. Help demystify law for your colleagues!
• Compliance Monitor: Be proactive in tracking and offering recommendations on the newest regulations and laws that affect Adobe, with a focus on technology, AI, intellectual property, and data privacy/security.
• Drive Process Improvement: Dive into knowledge management and help evolve our legal processes. Lead departmental projects that make us better, smarter, and faster.
• Project Legal Support: Join working groups as new projects and business practices are developed, bringing your legal and business perspective where it’s needed most.
• Ongoing Training & Risk Management: Carry out internal training sessions, and offer continuous support on key risks, building a culture of compliance and confidence.

What You Will Need

• Qualified Lawyer: You’ve trained and qualified with a reputable law firm or an in-house department of a comparable company, with at least 6 years PQE.
• Commercial/IT/IP Experience: You possess a demonstrated history in these domains, and you grasp the complexities of software, technology, and data protection concerns.
• Business and Risk Savvy: You see the bigger picture and understand how legal matters fit into business objectives, assess, and manage risks across multiple matters at once.
• Communication Ace: Your drafting and technical skills are outstanding, and you can translate complex legalese into everyday plain language.
• Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in a European language or Arabic would be an advantage.
• Strong interest in supporting the Middle East region, with flexibility to work Middle East business hours and travel as needed, and consider potential future relocation.
• Flexible & Adaptable: You’re quick on your feet, ready to adjust when the business demands change.
• Ready for Travel: Prepared and capable of traveling to the Middle East region as necessary for sales support.

As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You’ll 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. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, https://blog.adobe.com/en/topics/adobe-life and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Rewards.adobe.com.

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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!

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