JOB LEVEL
M40
EMPLOYEE ROLE
People Manager
The Opportunity
Adobe's Legal & Government Relations (LGR) group is seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Manager, Legal Operations.
This highly visible, cross-functional leadership role is responsible for overseeing outside counsel and vendor management, legal spend and financial operations, operational intelligence, and core business operations. Partnering closely with legal leadership, Finance, Procurement, and partners across Adobe, this leader will drive operational excellence, financial stewardship, and insight-based decision making. The ideal candidate is a proven people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances competing priorities with ease, challenges conventional thinking, and brings an AI-first mentality to modernizing and elevating the legal function.
What You'll Do
Outside Counsel, Vendor & Financial Management
Manage Adobe's external counsel and legal vendor programs, including governance, performance oversight, billing adherence, fee structures, and cost efficiency.
Own LGR financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, spend reporting, and financial controls.
Partner with Finance and Procurement to improve cost efficiency, prioritization, and financial planning.
Operational Intelligence & Business Operations
Build operational metrics, dashboards, reporting, and executive insights to promote data-driven decision making.
Provide operational and financial insights that support long-term planning and leadership decision making.
AI, Innovation & Transformation
Find opportunities to improve efficiency, decision making, and business outcomes through innovative operational practices and new technologies.
Partner with Solutions Consulting to support transformation initiatives by providing operational context, data, governance, and value measurement.
Guide and Grow a High-Performing Team
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
Establish clear priorities, goals, and operating rhythms that drive accountability, execution, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational capability and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
What You Need to Succeed
Significant experience in Legal Operations, Business Operations, Finance, Consulting, or a related field.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Deep expertise managing outside counsel programs, legal spend, vendor relationships, budgeting, and forecasting.
Strong business and financial competence with the ability to translate data into actionable executive insights.
Proven ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Outstanding communication, collaborative and positive attitude, and influencing skills.
Track record of driving innovation, challenging the status quo, and delivering measurable business impact.
Passion for AI, technology, and modernizing how organizations operate.
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 positionis $116,800 -- $232,800 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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 $160,800 - $232,800 │ In New York, the pay range for this position is $160,800 - $232,800 │ In Washington, the pay range for this position is $138,200 - $200,150
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 Ordinances
Adobe 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 Notice
If 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 Notice
It 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.
Internal Opportunities
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At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.
Let’s Adobe together
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