Senior Legal Counsel

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? We do, and as a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards. 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. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our team of diverse, creative, and hardworking people. As a member of the Product & Regulatory Legal group, you will work closely with Apple’s engineering, operations, government affairs and marketing teams, as well as with other teams in Apple Legal. With passion, dedication, and a desire to tackle challenges, you will play a crucial role as we provide the legal support needed for Apple to continue to build cutting‑edge technologies. Description You will join a team of attorneys in the Products & Regulatory Legal group who advise Apple’s engineering, business and government affairs teams on complex regulatory issues, with a focus on artificial intelligence regulation. You will analyze the applicability of regulations to various Apple products and services, manage and coordinate the internal work streams within Apple Legal, and interact with regulators and other external stakeholders. The work requires outside‑the‑box thinking, versatility, and creative approaches to legal issues. You will collaborate with other legal groups, Apple government affairs and cross‑functional business and engineering teams. You will also advise Apple management on risk allocation/mitigation, business strategies, and policies. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of experience on regulatory matters, such as AI laws, privacy and data‑related laws, and other digital regulations at major law firms, in‑house or regulatory authorities. Experience interpreting AI regulation and other European and U.S. regulations is a plus. JD or equivalent and admission to at least one U.S. state bar. Preferred Qualifications Outstanding communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with executive management, teammates, and cross‑functional partners. Strong analytical skills and business sense with the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Ability to develop and facilitate collaboration by cultivating relationships and effectively counseling and communicating with legal and cross‑functional partners. Self‑starter who is curious, loves technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects. 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. 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. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr