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Legal Counsel - IP Litigation

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Apple
Cupertino, CAexternalData and AnalyticsPosted 2 days ago (Aug 10, 2026)

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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 taking on 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. We are looking for an IP litigator (focusing outside of patent litigation) with excellent judgment and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to handle the day-to-day progress of IP cases. You will be a self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's IP litigation docket and practices, identify, and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities for resolution. @@HD@@ Description@@/HD@@ As a member of Apple's IP litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will be directly engaged in formulating and driving strategy as well as providing counsel to internal clients on IP litigation matters and issues. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a trial-focused approach. You will operate as part of a supportive and fun team of lawyers, legal specialists and support staff who work closely together to protect Apple's interests. @@HD@@ Preferred Qualifications@@/HD@@ Strong technology interest and aptitude. Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential. Preference given to candidates who have broad non-patent IP litigation experience, especially in high-tech trade secret or AI copyright matters. @@HD@@ Minimum Qualifications@@/HD@@ Combined 4+ years of major law firm experience and 1+ year of in-house experience in trade litigation and investigations @@HD@@ JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar. Pay & Benefits@@/HD@@ 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.

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