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Senior Legal Counsel-Public Policy – Regulatory – And Litigation

Senior Legal Counsel-Public Policy – Regulatory – And Litigation

CompanyAdobe
LocationMcLean, VA, USA
Salary$146300 – $315000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar.
  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant privacy experience, including prior in-house, government, or law firm experience.
  • Familiarity with legislative processes in U.S. state and federal government, and the EU. Similar experience with countries in APAC is a plus, as is prior experience working with lobbyists or industry groups in the U.S. or elsewhere.
  • Litigation and/or investigation experience, particularly as relates to privacy and cybersecurity matters.
  • Ability to make complex concepts easy to understand while communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Understanding of and curiosity about technology products in general and Adobe’s products in particular.
  • Strategic problem solver with excellent legal and business judgment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and dedication to integrity.
  • Experience working collaboratively and successfully with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Track and, with our government relations team, work to influence global legislation in the areas of privacy and data protection.
  • Advocate for Adobe’s point of view with industry groups, academics, and law makers.
  • Proactively implement changes to processes and procedures at Adobe in anticipation of regulatory and business developments.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts within POCL and the larger business.
  • Coordinate responses to internal and external privacy inquiries from regulators and customers.
  • Work across teams at Adobe to provide expert advice on privacy matters that arise in broader regulatory actions and investigations.
  • Be the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Adobe’s litigation team on all litigation matters related to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity.
  • Aid the litigation team in fact gathering, development of litigation strategy, and advise on pleadings and other litigation matters.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with countries in APAC is a plus.
  • Prior experience working with lobbyists or industry groups in the U.S. or elsewhere.