Description
Join the JAPAC Legal team at Adobe as an Associate Senior Legal Counsel based in Seoul, Korea. The team leads all aspects of legal support for Adobe across the Asia Pacific region. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Sales team in Korea, helping to structure deals, close transactions, and provide sound legal judgment and practical advice.
Responsibilities:
- Commercial:
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts related to commercial dealings, including enterprise software and cloud licensing agreements, partner agreements, and consulting agreements.
- Serve as the primary legal partner to Sales teams in Korea, providing timely, practical, and results-focused guidance.
- Review and advise on marketing activities in the region, including promotions and contests.
- Anti-Piracy and License Compliance:
- Support Korea anti-piracy enforcement and license compliance programs.
- Regulatory Compliance, Policy and Disputes:
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in Korea relevant to Adobe's business.
- Track enforcement trends and regulatory guidance from key Korean agencies.
- Liaise with industry associations and peer counsel networks.
- Manage matters handled by outside counsel.
- Employee Experience and Compliance Support:
- Provide local legal support on human resources and compliance matters.
- Others:
- Support the procurement organization on vendor and supplier contracting.
- Provide training and guidance to Sales, marketing, and other teams on Adobe's corporate policies and legal processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams on global and regional legal initiatives.
Requirements:
- Qualification as an attorney-at-law in Korea preferred, with approximately 8-9 years of post-qualification experience.
- Native written and oral proficiency in Korean, and excellent written and oral proficiency in English.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial and technology licensing matters independently.
- Advanced knowledge of Korean laws, policies, and industry trends.
Skills and Attributes:
- Lives our Values and operates with the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
- Curious and eager to grow, with a drive to develop as a lawyer.
- Genuine great teammate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong business partner, able to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable advice.
- Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters and projects.