Associate Sr. Legal Counsel - Compliance Investigations

Compliance AttorneyWe'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 pressureExpected 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 - $273,175In New York, the pay range for this position is $188,700 - $273,175In Washington, the pay range for this position is $174,400 - $252,600At 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.