Sr. Legal Counsel - Services Legal

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced attorney to support and advise the Find My team on licensing, intellectual property control, regulatory matters, and product development. The role requires strong communication, analytical, and drafting skills to navigate cross-functional collaboration across geographies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in technology product law, JD with US bar admission, and a track record of practical, business-minded legal guidance in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience advising on technology product issues.
• JD or equivalent and admission to a US state bar.
• Creative problem-solver with business acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and with teams.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with international regulatory compliance, privacy, and open data/open source is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise Apple Find My team on licensing, IP law, and product development.

Skills

Legal experience

Technology transactions

Negotiation

Drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

JD

Bar admission

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 tackling 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 team, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, defend our intellectual property, and provide legal support for our global products and services. 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 Apple products and businesses. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for supporting and advising the Apple Find My team on a wide variety of matters, including commercial transactions, regulatory issues, and product development. The ideal candidate will bring experience in the areas of licensing, intellectual property law, and product advising. This position requires excellent communication, analytical, legal research, negotiation and drafting skills, the ability to work well with cross-functional teams, and great interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will embrace the challenge of solving complex issues and conflicting interests in creative and efficient ways and will navigate cross-functional collaboration with both legal and business colleagues.

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience advising on technology product-related issues and negotiating and drafting technology transactions.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
• Creative problem-solver with the business acumen to resolve complex issues in creative and efficient ways and give practical product advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, excellent time management and organizational skills, comfortable with healthy debate, and able to handle a variety of matters at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to see beyond the detailed question asked to the larger issue and future implications.
• Experience with international legal and regulatory compliance, privacy, regulatory, and open data and open source issues is desirable.
• Self-starter who is curious, embraces technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment.