Senior IP Counsel - Strategic Deals & Analytics

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commission (要

Relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Principal Counsel, IP to lead strategy at the interface of IP, competition, and regulatory law for the IP Special Deals & Analytics team in Cupertino.

You will serve as a senior advisor to internal clients on complex matters involving platform regulation, FRAND obligations, and antitrust enforcement actions with IP dimensions. You will develop creative, pragmatic approaches to novel issues, exercise independent judgment, and mentor other attorneys while aligning legal strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to at least one US state bar.
• 12+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on IP litigation and competition/antitrust law.
• Deep familiarity with global competition frameworks.
• Track record of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters with significant business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development for IP-related competition and regulatory matters worldwide.
• Serve as a primary advisor on the intersection of IP rights and antitrust and competition law, including platform regulation, FRAND issues, and regulatory enforcement proceedings.
• Navigate significant and unique questions where outcomes are uncertain and analysis requires evaluation of intangibles.
• Build and maintain formal coordination networks across product, engineering, policy, business, and other legal teams to align legal strategy with business objectives.
• Monitor and assess global competition and regulatory developments and advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and positioning with respect to IP.
• Develop and advocate Apple's positions in industry forums, regulatory consultations, and standard-setting organizations as needed.
• Mentor and guide other attorneys and team members, and act as an informal team lead on specific matters.

Skills

IP litigation

Competition/antitrust

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Education

J.D.

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks a Principal Counsel, IP to lead strategy at the interface of IP, competition, and regulatory law for the IP Special Deals & Analytics team in Cupertino.

You will serve as a senior advisor to internal clients on complex matters involving platform regulation, FRAND obligations, and antitrust enforcement actions with IP dimensions. You will develop creative, pragmatic approaches to novel issues, exercise independent judgment, and mentor other attorneys while aligning legal strategy