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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’ll 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 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 all 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 (Media) team, you will draft and negotiate digital media and technology agreements and provide product advice consistent with Apple’s policies and aligned with evolving strategic goals. As a trusted negotiator, drafter, and counselor, you’ll translate business objectives into agreements and deliver concise, practical legal advice under tight deadlines.
Successful candidates will embrace the challenge of solving complex issues and conflicting interests in creative and efficient ways and will navigate cross-functional collaboration with both legal and business colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in digital content, consumer-facing technology, or content licensing transactions
Background in copyright, rights clearances, and other areas of intellectual property law
Experience providing product counseling across business, marketing, product, and engineering teams on matters including product and feature launches and varying business objectives
Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory restrictions, issue-spot legal risks, and provide practical, business-forward guidance
Experience handling artificial intelligence matters, including an understanding of the current and evolving regulatory landscape and the impacts on product features and commercial transactions
Self-starter who is curious, embraces technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment
Minimum Qualifications
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar
4+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with complex commercial agreements
Experience advising cross-functional stakeholders, with the flexibility to shift priorities based on evolving business needs
Excellent analytical skills with strong business acumen and attention to detail
Effective time management and organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and collaborate across teams and geographies
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 $204,700 and $307,700, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.