Strategic IP Counsel: Licensing & Litigation for Tech

Socket.dev; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Sr. IP Counsel to help drive IP strategy and negotiations on behalf of its engineering groups and business units. You will handle cutting-edge IP issues, including licenses, development agreements, disputes and licensing. You will work with engineers, executives and cross-functional teams to protect shareholder value.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in technology licensing and IP law, a JD, and a track record in high-stakes deals at top firms or Fortune 100 companies.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years experience in technology licensing and IP licensing, including high-value transactions.
• Trained in complex IP negotiations at a major law firm or Fortune 100 company.
• Expertise in patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret law and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Drive IP strategy for Apple’s engineering groups and business units.
• Lead negotiations, licenses, development agreements, and IP dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with engineers, executives, and cross‑functional teams to protect shareholder value.

Skills

IP licensing negotiations

Strategic thinking

Legal drafting

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Apple is seeking a Sr. IP Counsel to help drive IP strategy and negotiations on behalf of its engineering groups and business units. You will handle cutting-edge IP issues, including licenses, development agreements, disputes and licensing. You will work with engineers, executives and cross-functional teams to protect shareholder value.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in technology licensing and IP law, a JD, and a track record in high-stakes deals at top firms or Fortune 100 companies.