Job Details

Senior Policy Legal Counsel

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States

Corporate Functions

Summary

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Role Number: 200622190-3401

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 tackling 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 rare and often unexplored aspects of the law.

Apple has an opening for a Senior Standards Policy Legal Counsel. Responsibilities include developing global advocacy strategies, coordinating global advocacy activities and directly advocating on standards and IP policy related topics with government agencies and in standards setting organization policy groups and counseling clients on standards-related matters. As part of Apple’s Standards team, you will collaborate with team members and Apple internal stakeholders in Cupertino, Europe, Asia and other locations. Travel will be required. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a hard-working, ambitious lawyer or policy advocate to contribute to the success of some of the most groundbreaking products in the world.

Description

Based in the Apple Cupertino or DC office, you will develop global advocacy strategies, coordinate global standards advocacy activities and advocate directly with government agencies and standards setting organizations on standards and IP policy related topics. Develop position papers and talking points aimed at shaping the direction and content of potential initiatives. Participate in standards setting organization governance committees and IP policy working groups. Counsel clients on standards and IP policy related legal matters. Assess and analyze relevant rules and regulations across a broad range of issues that may have an impact on Apple’s business. Report to management and seek feedback on all relevant initiatives. Work cross functionally with a number of internal partners, including legal, government affairs and relevant business teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal or government policy experience in an international company, law firm, government agency or international organization.

• Strong insight and deep knowledge in the operation and intellectual property policies of standards bodies

• Excellent drafting, organizational, advocacy and communication skills: ability to speak-up, convince and confront ideas to get to the right decision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Litigation, licensing, patent or public policy advocacy experience related to standards or intellectual property matters is a plus.

• Direct experience in the development and/or revision of standards’ bodies’ intellectual property policies or agreements.

• Business oriented and technology savvy with an ability for problem-solving.

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to successfully build strong client relationships.

• Thrives at collaborating within a team and at working cross-functionally.

• Excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.

• Good judgment and capacity to collect and review all relevant data and information to advise the business in Apple’s best interest.

• Highly motivated with an excellent work ethic; capable of being a self-starter.

• Comfortable learning new legal areas and skills.

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 $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. (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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