Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Commercial Litigation team based in Austin, Texas. The role emphasizes managing complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and requires 8–10+ years of litigation experience along with a JD and U.S. state bar admission. The successful candidate will need excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a trial-focused approach and the ability to advise internal stakeholders effectively. This role supports Apple's commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of major law firm and/or in-house litigation experience focusing on complex commercial disputes.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes commercial disputes across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive litigation strategy.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters.
• Independently manage commercial disputes requiring travel.

Skills

Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

Strong technology interest and aptitude

Education

JD or equivalent and admission to at least one U.S. state bar

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions

Our commercial litigation team seeks a senior litigator to provide legal support across all products and businesses, crafting strategy and advising internal clients on novel matters in a fast-paced environment.

Description

As a member of Apple's Commercial Litigation team, you will formulate and drive litigation strategy, advise internal stakeholders, and independently manage complex, high‑stakes commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions worldwide. The role requires a high degree of self‑sufficiency, independent judgment, and a trial‑focused approach. Travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of major law firm and/or in‑house litigation experience, focusing on complex commercial and business‑to‑business disputes
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one U.S. state bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multijurisdictional disputes across international markets
• Trial experience
• Prior in‑house experience
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise, and actionable advice under pressure and on short notice
• Strong technology interest and aptitude

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.