Overview
Legal Counsel – Adobe, Reading Office. Location: Reading Office, UK. Join our team where creativity and innovation blend with collaboration, and legal minds lead the way in shaping the future. We are looking for a Commercial/IT/IP lawyer with 6+ years of PQE, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our Northern Region (UK, Ireland, Middle East, and Africa).
Why Join Us?
* A Legal Team Like No Other: Supportive, encouraging, and friendly. We lift each other up, share knowledge freely, and celebrate wins.
* Diversity & Inclusion: We champion every voice and believe brilliant ideas come from everywhere.
* Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedules and hybrid options to keep you energized.
* Competitive Salary & Benefits: Comprehensive compensation package.
* Growth & Opportunity: Rapidly growing environment with opportunities to craft new systems (AI chatbots, CLM, knowledge sharing, automation) and processes.
Your Mission
Become a key consultant for our dynamic sales team, working with 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.
What You’ll Do
* Draft, Review & Negotiate: Lead on a variety of agreements—license, professional services, consulting, statements of work, resale, distribution, sales, and licensing. Ensure deals move forward.
* Commercial Legal Support: Partner with business units, provide timely, commercial advice, and deliver in-house training on key legal topics.
* Compliance Monitor: Track and advise on latest regulations affecting Adobe, focusing on technology, AI, IP, and data privacy/security.
* Drive Process Improvement: Develop knowledge management and evolve legal processes; lead projects to improve speed and quality.
* Project Legal Support: Join working groups on new projects, contributing legal and business perspective.
* Ongoing Training & Risk Management: Deliver internal trainings and support on key risks, fostering a culture of compliance.
Who You Are
* Qualified Lawyer: Trained and qualified with a reputable law firm or in-house department, with at least 6 years PQE.
* Commercial/IT/IP Experience: Strong background in software, technology, and data protection.
* Business and Risk Savvy: Ability to see the bigger picture and manage risks across many matters.
* Communication Ace: Excellent drafting and ability to translate legal concepts into plain language.
* Languages: Proficient in English; Arabic is a plus.
* Flexible & Adaptable: Able to adapt as business demands change.
* Ready for Travel: Willing to travel to the Middle East as needed for sales support.
What Makes This Role Fun & Cool
* Build the Future: Contribute to Adobe’s evolution in a fast-paced tech and AI culture.
* Tech Meets Law: Work with AI, CLM, and automation to scale smarter.
* Room to Grow: Take on challenges, lead projects, and collaborate with a distributed team.
* Perks: Team celebrations, creativity challenges, and strong colleagues.
Ready to Apply?
If you are curious, enjoy new challenges, and excel at uniting people, we want to meet you. Join Adobe’s legal team in the Reading office and help deliver smart, creative solutions for our business and beyond.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 protected characteristic by law. Learn more. If you require accommodation to navigate our website or apply, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Software Development
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