Senior Legal Counsel, Software Products

Does new technology, and the legal issues it can present, excite you? Do you like building strong client relationships and working on teams? In this role you will be responsible for supporting and advising Apple’s engineering, product marketing and operations teams on a wide variety of matters related to Apple products, including feature/technology development, regulatory proposals and compliance, licensing and related deal work, and intellectual property. You will work as a member of the broader legal team supporting Apple’s products and services.

We are looking for someone like you to help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, defend our intellectual property and provide the critical legal support needed for Apple’s software products and businesses. You’ll work with some incredible people and have fun along the way. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

8+ years of legal experience at a technology company, a leading law firm, or a government agency
Experience advising on issues related to intellectual property, trust and safety, content moderation, or data privacy
Experience analyzing and developing global compliance strategies for new regulations
Experience structuring, negotiating, or analyzing agreements for a wide variety of technology transactions
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar

Excellent communicator who is able to issue-spot and articulate complex and nuanced legal issues clearly and concisely to frontline business and engineering teams and senior executives alike
Creative problem-solver who can drive projects and analyze and help resolve complex issues in innovative and practical ways
Best suited for a high energy, assertive, self-starter who loves technology and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
In-house experience preferred

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your legal expertise to cutting-edge and often unexplored aspects of the law.

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic technology lawyer in Apple’s Software Products Legal Group. This is a chance to be part of a hands-on team, supporting Apple’s iOS product groups.

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 $230,500 and $346,500, 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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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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