Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Adobe

. Manage Adobe's external counsel and legal vendor programs, including governance, performance oversight, billing adherence, fee structures, and cost efficiency .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $116,800 - $232,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Legal Operations and Financial Management, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and vendor relationship management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive innovation through data-driven decision making and operational efficiency.

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Legal Operations ManagementFinancial Planning and BudgetingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial ControlsOperational MetricsCost EfficiencyPerformance OversightAccrualsSpend ReportingGovernanceBusiness Operations

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationCollaborative AttitudeInfluencing SkillsPositive AttitudeInnovation

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsExecutive InsightsOperational PracticesAIModern Technologies

Industry Keywords

Legal SpendVendor ProgramsConsultingDynamic EnvironmentHigh-Performing Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Adobe's external counsel and legal vendor programs, including governance, performance oversight, billing adherence, fee structures, and cost efficiency
Own Legal & Government Relations financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, spend reporting, and financial controls
Partner with Finance and Procurement to improve cost efficiency, prioritization, and financial planning
Build operational metrics, dashboards, reporting, and executive insights to promote data-driven decision making
Provide operational and financial insights supporting long-term planning and leadership decision making
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, decision making, and business outcomes through innovative operational practices and new technologies
Partner with Solutions Consulting on transformation initiatives by providing operational context, data, governance, and value measurement
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
Establish priorities, goals, and operating rhythms that drive accountability, execution, and continuous improvement
Build organizational capability and foster innovation, collaboration, and high performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for short-term incentives
Potential long-term incentives through a new hire equity award
Comprehensive benefits programs
Reasonable accommodations available during the recruiting process