Job Details

Sr. Legal Counsel - IP

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Corporate Functions

Summary

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200609628

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.

Pay & Benefits

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 $199,700 and $299,600, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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