Our Company
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Senior Privacy Counsel for Public Policy, Regulatory, and Litigation
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 craft and deliver outstanding digital experiences. We’re passionate about empowering people to build moving and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies engage with customers across every screen.
The Opportunity
Join Adobe’s Privacy Office and Cybersecurity Legal Team (POCL) in a role focused on privacy issues arising in public policy, regulatory inquiries, and litigation. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the world on groundbreaking privacy questions at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. Bring your passion for privacy and your best ideas!
What you'll do
This role on Adobe’s Privacy Office and Cybersecurity Legal team will serve as the legal subject matter lead for three substantive areas:
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Public Policy related to privacy and cybersecurity
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Regulatory inquires related to privacy
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Privacy and cybersecurity focused litigation
In the Public Policy area you will:
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Track and, with our government relations team, work to influence global legislation in the areas of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity.
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Advocate for Adobe’s point of view with industry groups, academics, and law makers.
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Proactively implement changes to processes and procedures at Adobe in anticipation of regulatory and business developments.
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Coordinate with subject matter experts within POCL and the larger business.
In the Regulatory space you will:
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Coordinate responses to internal and external privacy inquiries from regulators and customers.
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Work across teams at Adobe to provide expert advice on privacy matters that arise in broader regulatory actions and investigations.
For Privacy and Cybersecurity Focused Litigation, you will:
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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.
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Aid the litigation team in fact gathering, development of litigation strategy, and advise on pleadings and other litigation matters.
Minimum qualifications
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J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar.
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Minimum 8+ years of relevant privacy experience, including prior in-house, government, or law firm experience.
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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.
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Litigation and/or investigation experience, particularly as relates to privacy and cybersecurity matters.
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Ability to make complex concepts easy to understand while communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
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Understanding of and curiosity about technology products in general and Adobe’s products in particular.
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Strategic problem solver with excellent legal and business judgment.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills and dedication to integrity.
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Experience working collaboratively and successfully with cross-functional teams.
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 position is $144,200 -- $298,200 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and 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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.
Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.
What We Do
When you join Adobe Life in Austin, you’ll immerse yourself into a world of cutting-edge technology, exceptional colleagues and meaningful work that touches millions of people everywhere.
Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.
Why Work With Us
Adobe Austin embodies the culture of the Austin neighborhood around it which is diverse, enterprising and innovative.
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