Job Description

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe\xe2\x80\x99s all about. We give everyone\xe2\x80\x94from emerging artists to global brands\xe2\x80\x94everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

We\xe2\x80\x99re 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!

About the Team

Join the APAC Legal team which leads all aspects of legal support for Adobe teams in the Asia Pacific region (main market areas include Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN countries, India, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). We are a highly collaborative team and our mission is to play a key role in regional growth and give our business partners the best possible experience in working with Legal.

The Opportunity

The Legal Counsel will be located in Singapore, reporting into the Senior Managing Counsel in Singapore. You will provide legal support primarily for the South-East Asia region, with opportunities to cross support other markets within Asia Pacific. You will act as a Legal partner for Sales teams in region, providing guidance to and mentoring sales personnel to close deals for the company by employing ethical and sound business practices. This involves working on enterprise licensing transactions (for both software and cloud services), channel partner agreements, consulting/professional services agreements, etc.

Other responsibilities include the following:

Supporting anti-piracy efforts and license compliance programs

Keeping up with legal developments in region and ensuring that Adobe\xe2\x80\x99s agreements and business practices are in line with such developments

Supporting the procurement organization

Leading or participating in global cross-functional projects to drive efficiency improvements

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor\'s of Law or equivalent degree

Licensed to practise law in Singapore, Malaysia or other relevant APAC jurisdictions.

About 6-8 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house

Experience and proficiency in technology licensing contracts, intellectual property law, and privacy is a plus. Otherwise, demonstrate keen interest in these areas.

Skills and Attributes

Operates with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Inquisitive and creative self-starter who enjoys being continually challenged.

Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and turning around work under deadlines.

Strategic problem solver with excellent legal and business judgment.

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English. Working level proficiency in another SEA country language (e.g. Bahasa, Thai) is a distinct advantage.

Strong project management skills and strong attention to detail.

Great interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, which are essential to thrive in a global, multi-cultural environment.

Adobe for All

Adobe strives to create an environment where our employees can do their best work and drive their career growth and development based on their personal goals. From fair-pay practices to Employee Networks and programs designed to make everyone feel included, we\'re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all!

Take the plunge and jump in

Liking what you have read and keen to jump in? Thinking you might not have all the skills we are looking for? Just take the plunge and apply \xe2\x80\x93 we know that by bringing together a diverse group of people, we become so much better together. We\'d love to see where we can help drive Creativity for All together.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status!

Adobe is proud to be an 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.

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 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\xe2\x80\x99s employees.

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