Senior Legal Counsel - IP Litigation

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 223,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Stock programs and RSUs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a patent litigator to join its IP litigation team in the United States. You will be responsible for formulating and driving strategy, advising internal clients on patent litigation matters, and managing day-to-day progress with a focus on risk assessment and trial readiness.

The role requires self-sufficiency, strong judgment, and effective communication. Prior experience with major patent litigation and ITC matters is highly valued, and relocation is possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills are essential.
• 7+ years of patent litigation experience, at major law firm or in-house.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategy for Apple’s patent litigation docket.
• Provide counsel to internal clients on patent litigation matters.
• Identify risks and opportunities and manage day-to-day progress of cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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. You'll help provide 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. Together with your team, you'll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. We are looking for a patent litigator with excellent judgment and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to handle the day-to-day progress of patent cases. You will be a self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's patent litigation docket and practices, identify, and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities for resolution.

Description

As a member of Apple's IP litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will be directly engaged in formulating and driving strategy as well as providing counsel to internal clients on patent litigation matters and issues. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a trial-focused approach. 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

• 7+ years of major law firm and/or in-house patent litigation experience
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technology interest and aptitude.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential.
• Preference given to candidates who have broad patent litigation experience, especially standard essential patent litigation and/or experience with the ITC.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.

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 $223,400 and $335,800, 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.

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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