Sr. Legal Counsel - Services Legal

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Discounted products and services

Education reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an experienced attorney to support the Find My team on licensing, IP and technology product issues, driving practical guidance and negotiation of complex agreements across cross-functional partners.

The role requires a JD and admission to a US state bar, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global tech environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise the Apple Find My team on commercial transactions, regulatory issues, and product development.
• Provide practical product advice and negotiate complex technology transactions and licensing.
• Navigate cross-functional collaboration with legal and business colleagues across geographies and time zones.

Skills

Technology transactions

Licensing law

Intellectual property

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal research

Drafting

Education

JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

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.

Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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 $235,100 and $353,400, 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.

Learn more about Apple Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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