Sr. Legal Counsel - IP

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 Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. You will help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be able to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to unique challenges that often involve unsettled aspects of the law. We are looking for an IP-litigator with standards and competition law experience to help develop and execute strategic approaches for navigating the IP aspects of platform regulation and litigation matters worldwide. You must have outstanding initiative, judgment, and written and verbal communication skills. You will be a self-starter who can quickly come up to speed on the global regulatory and litigation landscape, learn Apple’s practices, identify, and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities to improve outcomes.

Description

As a member of Apple’s IP Law, Licensing & Litigation team, you will be directly engaged in formulating and driving strategy as well as providing counsel to internal clients at the interface of IP and competition law. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a results-oriented approach. You will operate as part of a supportive team focused on cross-functional collaboration within Apple to preserve Apple’s differentiation, align advocacy, and advise on IP matters involving competition considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years’ experience (at a major law firm and/or in-house) in IP litigation, including experience on standard essential patent litigation matters. Experience (at a major law firm and/or in-house) in competition litigation or regulatory matters. JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills. Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach.