Senior Counsel

2 weeks ago


Cupertino, California, United States Apple Full time
Senior Counsel - IP Special Deals & Analytics

At Apple, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. As a Senior Counsel on our IP Special Deals & Analytics team, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate, value, and draft IP license, acquisition, and settlement agreements.
  • Identify key areas of IP risk and opportunity, and develop innovative ways to address them.
  • Curate and provide centralized IP data and intelligence to inform decision-making and strategy.
  • Develop comprehensive diligence and analysis for incoming IP disputes.
  • Work closely with Apple's IP Litigation and IP Transactions teams, as well as outside counsel and experts, to develop royalty and valuation theories.
  • Craft partnerships with Apple's Operations, Finance, and other teams to develop and drive IP dispute strategies.
  • Influence critical business decisions related to IP deals and negotiation with data-driven analysis and innovative approaches.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience at a top law firm, in-house legal department, and/or patent transactions entity.
  • In-depth experience independently managing complex, multi-party IP disputes and transactions, both in litigation and outside of litigation.
  • Deep knowledge of patent license and other IP transactions agreement principles.
  • JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with and knowledge of stakeholders in the patent monetization space, including pools, aggregators, brokers, and litigation funders.
  • Experience managing cross-border IP issues.
  • Ability to advise and coordinate with all types of business, legal, and engineering clients in an unstructured environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic problem solver with the ability to see the big picture while working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Good judgment and strong organizational skills.
  • Proven track record of working independently and taking ownership.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base pay and discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • A range of discounted products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses.

Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We take affirmative action to ensure 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.



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