Sr. Legal Counsel

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation?

As a part of our Legal team, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, defend our intellectual property, and provide legal support for our global products and services. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law.

Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for Apple products and businesses. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for supporting and advising the Apple Find My team on a wide variety of matters, including commercial transactions, regulatory issues, and product development. The ideal candidate will bring experience in the areas of licensing, intellectual property law, and product advising. This position requires excellent communication, analytical, legal research, negotiation and drafting skills, the ability to work well with cross‑functional teams, and great interpersonal skills.

Successful candidates will embrace the challenge of solving complex issues and conflicting interests in creative and efficient ways and will navigate cross‑functional collaboration with both legal and business colleagues.

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience advising on technology product‑related issues and negotiating and drafting technology transactions.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

• Creative problem‑solver with the business acumen to resolve complex issues in creative and efficient ways and give practical product advice.
• Sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, excellent time management and organizational skills, comfortable with healthy debate, and able to handle a variety of matters at once in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Ability to see beyond the detailed question asked to the larger issue and future implications.
• Experience with international legal and regulatory compliance, privacy, regulatory, and open data and open source issues is desirable.
• Self‑starter who is curious, embraces technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $230,500 and $346,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.