Privacy Counsel

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses or relocation

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a Privacy Counsel to advise on privacy topics across products and services. You will work with legal, engineering and business teams to support Apple’s Siri and AI initiatives and help shape privacy strategy globally.

The role requires deep knowledge of privacy laws, strong written and verbal communication, and at least 4+ years of privacy experience. JD or equivalent and US state bar admission are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of comprehensive privacy laws and regulatory guidance.
• Deep understanding of US state and federal privacy laws.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy advice on complex legal issues.
• Advise product, business and engineering teams on privacy requirements.
• Coordinate privacy program activities and investigations.

Skills

Privacy laws

Regulatory compliance

Legal writing

Issue spotting

Attention to detail

US bar admission

Education

JD or equivalent

State bar admission

Job description

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 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, as well as defend our intellectual property, by providing legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. 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.As Privacy Counsel you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team on privacy issues impacting Apple’s business and products globally. You will work directly with business and engineering teams to design innovative privacy solutions for products as well as across the legal department on Apple activities and regulatory issues.

Description

You will be responsible for advising and providing support on privacy related topics for Apple’s various products and services and working alongside legal, engineering and business teams. This role will be on the Privacy Legal team that supports teams working on Apple’s Siri and AI efforts, and more. It will report through the Privacy Legal team’s product counseling group and will work closely with our privacy policy colleagues in helping advise the business and engineering teams on cutting-edge privacy issues.

Responsibilities

• Deep understanding of general privacy laws, regulations, requirements and industry best practices.
• Advising the business on legal, regulatory, and business standards.
• Supporting and monitoring a privacy program, as needed, to ensure that technology and business processes meet applicable legal requirements.
• Coordinating internal and external investigations, compliance reviews and monitoring activities.
• Identifying and communicating potential risks areas with leadership.
• Staying informed of and properly communicating any changes to or developments in privacy laws, regulations, standards, and guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of comprehensive privacy laws, and regulatory and other guidance and standards.
• Deep understanding of US state and federal sector-specific privacy laws.
• Ability to clearly organize and inform through excellent written and verbal communications.
• Experience quickly issue‑spotting, analyzing, and clearly communicating privacy advice on complex legal issues.
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail.
• 4+ years of privacy experience as an associate at a premier law firm or business.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic and practical advice to product, business, and engineering teams.
• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy related contracts.
• Experience advising on regulatory compliance and inquiries.
• Ability to lead, take action, and provide direction in the face of ambiguity.
• Ability to get results in diverse, fast paced environments.
• Ability to partner at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• In‑house experience.

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 $204,700 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 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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