Principal Legal Counsel - Litigation, AIML/Online Safety

Apple Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 368,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Washington DC seeks a Principal Legal Counsel for Litigation focusing on AIML/Online Safety. You will lead strategy and manage complex litigation across product areas, working with cross-functional teams to protect Apple's interests.

The ideal candidate has extensive consumer class action experience, JD with bar admission, and strong executive communication. Travel is anticipated as part of proactive litigation management within a fast-moving environment at Apple.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consumer class action or mass tort litigation experience at a major law firm or in-house corporation.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive strategy for complex litigation across product areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect Apple's interests.
• Travel as needed to manage litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

US Bar Admission

Education

JD or equivalent US bar admission

Job description

Principal Legal Counsel - Litigation, AIML/Online Safety

Washington DC, District of Columbia, 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 taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a strong passion for innovation? As a part of our commercial litigation team, you’ll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses. 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.We are looking for a senior litigator with great judgment, strategic vision, and a demonstrated ability to manage the day-to-day progress of complex litigation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has experience in handling artificial intelligence and machine learning and online safety advising and litigation with a focus on emerging issues, as well as product liability and consumer protection. This role requires a litigator with highly efficient time management skills, executive communication competencies, and the ability to strategically run litigation matters from beginning to end and across cross-functional teams.

Description

As a senior member of Apple's litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will personally be formulating and driving strategy as well as working with a number of cross-functional teams and stakeholders across all product areas. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, collaborative communication skills, and a trial-focused approach. Travel is anticipated. You will operate as part of a supportive and fun team of lawyers, legal specialists and support staff who work closely together to protect Apple's interests.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of consumer class action or mass tort litigation experience at a major law firm or in-house corporation.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating and counseling artificial intelligence and machine learning, and online safety related disputes.
• Experience with litigation consultants and testifying experts; economic experts a plus.
• Strong technology interest and aptitude.
• Meaningful trial and/or arbitration experience.
• Excellent executive and collaborative communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential.

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 $245,400 and $368,300, 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

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