Associate Sr. Legal Counsel - Compliance Investigations

The OpportunityWe're looking for an attorney to join Adobe's Compliance team, working to ensure Adobe acts with integrity across its business. This role reports to Adobe's Director of Compliance Investigations.You'll own matters end-to-end, from initial allegations through final recommendations, with the legal authority and privilege protections of counsel. You'll handle a global docket spanning financial misconduct, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, and Code of Business Conduct violations, with a focus on building EMEA coverage and supporting the team's global surge capacity.What You'll DoLead privileged, attorney-directed investigations into financial misconduct, bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, and Code of Business Conduct violationsOwn all investigation phases: assess allegations, build investigation plans, collect and analyze evidence, conduct interviews, prepare reports, make findings, and drive remediationEvaluate financial transactions, third-party relationships, and business processes for regulatory exposure and corruption riskPartner with Finance, Audit, Legal, and HR to keep investigations coordinated, privileged, and legally soundSupport voluntary disclosures, regulatory responses, and interactions with government agencies (SEC, DOJ, or international equivalents)Deliver anti-corruption and compliance training across Adobe's global operationsContribute to policy development, risk assessments, and controls enhancementsSupport investigation metrics and reporting to senior leadership and the Audit CommitteeWhat You'll Need to SucceedStrong judgment, curiosity, and a passion for investigationsJD required; law license in a relevant jurisdiction required8+ years investigating financial misconduct and anti-corruption matters, with meaningful exposure at a government agency (SEC, DOJ, FBI, or equivalent), a leading law firm, or an in-house compliance function — ideally a mixDeep knowledge of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption frameworksExperience analyzing financial records, third-party payments, and commercial transactions in investigationsExperience with government enforcement proceedings, regulatory inquiries, or voluntary disclosures strongly preferredEU regulatory experience and additional languages are strong plusesStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill findings into clear reports for leadershipFlexibility to work across global time zonesA global mindset and the ability to thrive under pressureAbout AdobeAdobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe togetherAt Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.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. Learn more.Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process 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 View email address on us.fitly.work Use Guidelines for Interviews:Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.Expected Pay Range: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 $149,000 -- $273,175 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. In California, the pay range for this position is $188,700 - $273,175 In New York, the pay range for this position is $188,700 - $273,175 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $174,400 - $252,600 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:Fair Chance OrdinancesAdobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.Colorado:Application Window NoticeIf this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.Massachusetts:Massachusetts Legal NoticeIt 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.SummaryLocation: San Jose; San Francisco; Austin; McLean; Seattle; Lehi; New YorkType: Full time