Sr. Legal Counsel, Services Legal Product Counsel

Summary

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.

About the role

As a member of the Services Legal team, you will advise on a wide range of issues relating to Apple's media services, partnering closely with engineering, product, and business teams on product development, commercial transactions, and emerging legal and regulatory matters.

You will draft and negotiate complex digital media, content licensing, and technology agreements, counsel on new product features and initiatives, and assess the implications of evolving regulatory requirements. As a trusted legal advisor, you will translate business objectives into practical solutions, exercise sound judgment in areas of uncertainty, and provide clear, actionable guidance under tight deadlines.

This position requires excellent negotiation and drafting skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships. Successful candidates will be resourceful, take ownership of their work, and approach novel challenges with creativity and sound judgment.

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 digital media, technology, intellectual property, or related matters, including negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and geographies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital media, consumer-facing technology, or content licensing, with a strong understanding of copyright and intellectual property law
• Background in product counseling, including supporting new features, launches and other strategic initiatives
• Experience analyzing US and international regulatory frameworks impacting digital media, online platforms, and technology services
• Experience advising on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including related intellectual property, licensing, product, and regulatory considerations
• Curious and proactive self-starter with sound judgment and a creative approach to problem-solving