Senior Corporate Counsel EMEA

Apple Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Cork, Ireland corporate law group is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to lead Irish holding and operating entities, oversee governance frameworks, and advise on complex cross-border structures for the EMEA region.

You will partner with Finance, Government Affairs, and external counsel, manage entity lifecycle events, and apply AI-enabled workflows to compliance processes in a fast-paced global technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree.
• 8+ years PQE in corporate law and governance, with Irish company law expertise.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across regions and functions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Irish and international corporate law matters.
• Draft and maintain board-level governance frameworks and coordinate director briefings.
• Oversee company secretarial compliance, meetings, resolutions, filings and registers.
• Advise on corporate structures, governance, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage external counsel and service providers for cost-effective support.
• Leverage AI and tech to drive efficiency in legal workflows and compliance.

Skills

Corporate law

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Cork, County Cork, Ireland 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 taking on 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 group, you'll help uphold Apple's high ethical and corporate standards. 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 our team, you'll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our team of diverse, creative, and hardworking people.

Description

Apple's Corporate Law Group is looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel, based in Cork, Ireland, to lead corporate law, corporate governance and entity management for Apple in EMEA, with a particular focus on Irish holding and operating companies. In this role, you will provide substantive corporate legal advice, manage entity lifecycle events, and design, operationalise and maintain board‑level governance frameworks. You'll partner closely with Finance, Government Affairs, broader Legal teams, and external counsel on a wide range of complex corporate legal and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Irish and international corporate law matters.
• Draft, implement and maintain board‑level governance frameworks (including for emerging regulations), leading cross-functional alignment and end‑to‑end board approval processes. Coordinate director briefings and support periodic evaluations of governance roles and responsibilities.
• Oversee company secretarial compliance, including board and shareholder meetings/resolutions, corporate filings, and statutory registers, ensuring records and controls meet best practice and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs teams, advising on corporate structures and governance, and proactively anticipating regulatory and corporate compliance obligations.
• Manage external legal counsel and corporate service providers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal and company secretarial support.
• Leverage AI and legal technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in corporate legal workflows and compliance processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree from an accredited university.
• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law and governance, legal entity management, and statutory compliance, ideally with expertise in Irish company law.
• Proven track record collaborating cross-functionally and across regions.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience at a multinational technology company and/or extensive experience at a top-tier law firm’s corporate practice, focusing on Irish and international corporate law and governance matters.
• Experience leading subsidiary reorganisations and statutory audits and liaising with regulators (e.g., the Irish Companies Registration Office).
• Collaborative, curious, commercially minded and proactive, with a strong interest in technology and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical business guidance.

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