Associate Senior Legal Counsel - Enterprise Software Licensing

Adobe Systems GmbH; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced attorney to negotiate contracts related to enterprise software, focusing on Adobe's Digital Experience and Digital Media solutions. The role involves providing legal counsel, mentoring junior staff, and supporting sales teams. A hybrid work model is offered, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years of experience in enterprise software contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and key contract provisions.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts for enterprise Digital Experience and Digital Media solutions.
• Provide legal counsel on a variety of licensing topics.
• Mentor junior attorneys and participate in team projects.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Software Licensing

Data Privacy

Information Security

Job description

JOB LEVEL

P40

EMPLOYEE ROLE

Individual Contributor

The Opportunity

This attorney will be based in one of our East Coast offices (New York or Boston), and will be working on revenue producing enterprise licensing and sales support matters, involving Adobe’s cloud-based services, on-premise software, support programs, and professional services – areas that are significant to Adobe's success in the enterprise software area.

What You’ll Do

Help us grow a dynamic enterprise software business!

75-80% of this role will focus on negotiating contracts with customers buying Adobe's enterprise Digital Experience and Digital Media solutions. Additionally, provide legal counsel to Sales/ Sales Management (and possibly other internal groups, such as the Product teams, Privacy/Security team, and Consulting Services teams) on a variety of licensing topics including cloud services terms, IP, commercial terms, data privacy, AI and more.

Lead, co-lead or participate in a handful of team/ group projects.

Mentor junior attorneys and new hires.

What You Need to Succeed

Requires proven experience (minimum 8 years) in complex, enterprise software (SaaS/Cloud and on-premise software) contract negotiations, and a successful track record supporting sales professionals.

Meaningful experience and subject matter knowledge in key areas like software licensing, data privacy (ex. GDPR, CCPA), information security, and key contract provisions like indemnification, warranties, SLAs, etc.

Must have a positive, can-do demeanor, be able to provide solutions that balance legal and business concerns, be service oriented, build and use a cross-functional network, and be an excellent teammate.

Experience with financial services industry related issues (ex. GLBA and other banking regulations) is definitely a plus.

Adobe uses a hybrid work model, blending some days in the office with home/remote work.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists (http://www.adobe.com/careers/awards.html). 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. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog (http://blogs.adobe.com/adobelife/) and explore the meaningful benefits (http://benefits.adobe.com/) we offer. Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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 positionis $140,000 -- $266,500 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Colorado:

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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.

Internal Opportunities

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Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

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. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

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