Sr. Litigation Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Employee stock plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced litigator to join its commercial litigation team in California. You will drive strategy, work with cross-functional teams, and handle complex regulatory matters from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of major law firm or in-house litigation experience, a JD and bar admission, and strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills. Travel is anticipated as part of the role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive litigation strategy across Apple’s products and businesses.
• Manage agency litigation, subpoenas, CIDs, and other investigations from start to finish.

Skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

JD or equivalent

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 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 commercial litigation team, you’ll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses. 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.

We are looking for a litigator with great judgment and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage the day-to-day progress of regulatory matters. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has experience in handling agency litigation and enforcement defense, subpoenas, CIDs, and other investigations. This role requires a litigator with highly efficient time management skills and the ability to strategically run litigation matters from beginning to end.

Description

As a member of Apple's commercial litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will personally be formulating and driving strategy as well as working with a number of cross-functional teams and stakeholders across all product areas. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency and independent judgment. Travel is anticipated. 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

• 10+ years of major law firm and/or in-house litigation experience, including experience with litigation, subpoenas, CIDs, and other investigations.
• 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.

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. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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