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Sr. Legal Counsel, Platform Services

Apple
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Cupertino, CA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Apple is seeking a member for its Platform Services Legal team to provide legal advice on various product development issues.
  • Candidates must have a JD or equivalent, admission to at least one US state bar, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience.
  • The role involves drafting and negotiating complex technology transactions while supporting engineering and business teams under tight deadlines.
  • Successful applicants will possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position offers competitive compensation, although specific salary details are not provided in the job description.
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 team, you'll help uphold Apple's high ethical and corporate standards, defend our intellectual property, and provide legal support for our global products and services. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you'll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you'll provide the critical support needed worldwide for Apple products and businesses. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet.

Description


As a member of the Platform Services Legal team, you will provide legal advice on a wide variety of product development issues and directly support engineering and business teams working on Apple’s software applications and services. You will draft and negotiate commercial transactions as trusted counselor to these teams under tight deadlines. This position requires excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills, the ability to work well with cross-functional stakeholders, and great interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will embrace the challenge of solving complex issues and conflicting interests in creative and efficient ways.

Minimum Qualifications


JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar 8+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience advising on technology product-related issues and negotiating and drafting complex technology transactions Effective time management and organizational skills Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities based on evolving business needs Strong communication skills with ability to work independently but also collaborate across teams and geographies Self-starter who is curious, embraces technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment Demonstrated ability to analyze and issue-spot legal risks and provide practical, business-forward guidance

Preferred Qualifications


Experience in software applications, products, or consumer-facing technologies and services Experience providing legal advice across business, marketing, product, and multiple engineering teams on matters including new product and feature launches and varying business objectives Familiar with copyright, clearances, and other areas of intellectual property law Experience with international legal and regulatory compliance, privacy, subscriptions, services, AI technologies, open data and open source issues



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