Counsel, HR​/Recruitment

New City, New York, United States Corporate Functions

The people here at Apple don't just build products. They build the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that fuels the innovation running through everything we do, from groundbreaking technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Apple's Legal organization safeguards that innovation and the culture behind it, and our Labor & Employment Law team sits at the center of how Apple treats its people worldwide.

We're looking for an employment attorney to join this team and provide practical, day-to-day legal support on the issues that matter most to a global workforce.

You’ll partner with Human Resources and business leaders on employee and labor relations matters, support internal investigations, and help apply employment law to real situations across a fast-moving, global business. You’ll work alongside more senior counsel on litigation matters and administrative charges, and you’ll build strong working relationships with HR and management as a responsive, reliable legal partner.

Key focus areas include:

Supporting HR and management on day-to-day employee relations issues

Assisting with workplace investigations under the guidance of senior counsel

Helping manage outside counsel on litigation and agency charges

Contributing to legal training for HR and management teams

• Advise HR professionals and business leaders on employee and labor relations issues, including discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodations
• Support internal investigations into workplace complaints, working closely with senior counsel on sensitive matters
• Assist in managing outside counsel on employment litigation and administrative charges
• Help develop and deliver legal training to HR and management on employment law and Apple policy
• Apply federal and state labor and employment laws (ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and related state equivalents) to everyday business questions
• Partner with HR, employee relations, and business stakeholders to work through personnel matters with sound legal judgment
• Stay current on employment law and regulatory developments and flag relevant changes to the broader team
• Respond to time-sensitive legal questions from HR and management with clear, practical guidance

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in labor and employment law
• Solid working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.)
• JD or equivalent degree, with admission to at least one US state bar

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
• Strong client relationship skills and a collaborative approach to working with HR and management
• Prior experience supporting management or HR teams directly
• Comfort working through ambiguous situations without established precedent
• A sense of humor and an unwavering commitment to professionalism

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 $179,200 and $307,700, 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…