Legal Counsel - Security & Privacy at Adobe

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Romanian and English languages
  • Law degree or equivalent
  • Fully qualified lawyer with a minimum 3+ years of relevant privacy, IT and cyber legal experience, including prior in-house and/or law firm experience
  • CIPP certification(s) preferred (previous in-house experience at a multinational organization would be a plus)
  • Ability to work across teams and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Strategic problem solver with excellent legal and business judgment
  • Strong understanding and experience with cybersecurity, information security, information technology and privacy laws governing the EU
  • Familiarity and curiosity about new media and emerging digital technologies, including generative AI
  • A detailed, business-friendly teammate who can think creatively
  • Desire to learn, excellent judgment, fun spirit, and sense of humor
  • Work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
  • Comfort working in a very fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Security, IT, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other Corporate teams) to assess and provide guidance on potential security risks and regulatory requirements for business operations, as well as for products and services
  • Stay current on evolving cybersecurity, information security, information technology, and data breach notification laws, developments, and frameworks (e.g., DORA, NIS 2, and CRA) in order to provide practical and strategic advice to the business, Security and IT
  • Assist in leading the development, enhancement, maintenance, and compliance activities for the global incident response program
  • Provide legal analysis regarding notification obligations for Adobe’s incident response efforts
  • Provide periodic review and drafting to help maintain Adobe's global security, IT, and data governance policies, standards, and processes
  • Conduct various privacy assessments (e.g., PIAs, LIAs, DPIAs) and work with teams across the company to provide legal counsel on critical IT and security-related initiatives
  • Review, draft, and support a variety of contract negotiations related to data, privacy, and security, including both customer agreements and other types of third-party agreements (such as with vendors)
  • Develop and provide cybersecurity legal training to key cross-functional partners
  • In partnership with senior counsel, serve as the point of contact for regulatory engagement in Romania related to NIS2 compliance, including preparing and submitting notifications and coordinating annual compliance submissions as needed

Skills

cybersecurity
data protection
privacy law
SaaS
AI
incident response
DORA
NIS 2
CRA
TPRM
information security

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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