Senior IP Counsel — Strategy, Deals & Analytics

Apple Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Relocation assistance

Discounted products

Education reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Principal Counsel to lead IP Special Deals & Analytics, shaping strategy at the intersection of IP, competition, and regulation worldwide. You will advise internal clients, manage high-stakes matters, and align strategies with business objectives.

You will mentor attorneys, coordinate across product, engineering, policy, and other teams, and represent Apple in regulatory matters, FRAND issues, and standards discussions. This is a senior, global role.

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

Antitrust law

Regulatory strategy

Leadership & mentoring

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Principal Counsel to lead IP Special Deals & Analytics, shaping strategy at the intersection of IP, competition, and regulation worldwide. You will advise internal clients, manage high-stakes matters, and align strategies with business objectives.

You will mentor attorneys, coordinate across product, engineering, policy, and other teams, and represent Apple in regulatory matters, FRAND issues, and standards discussions. This is a senior, global role.