Director, Product and Regulatory Legal (AIML)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

92d • $310,400 - $496,000

About The Position

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 Apple's 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. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our team of diverse, creative, and hardworking people.

Requirements

• Attorney with 15+ years of professional legal experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing other attorneys and/or other legal professionals with a positive track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree.
• Admission to at least one US state bar.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years in-house legal experience with significant experience supporting hardware, software, artificial intelligence, and/or machine learning products and services.
• Extensive product counseling experience.
• Experience with negotiating and drafting high-stakes commercial agreements and high-volume transactions.
• Knowledge of the global AI regulatory landscape.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to effectively balance risk management and business initiatives in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
• Significant experience deftly handling sensitive matters and interpersonal conflict, escalation, and resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with leaders, teammates, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Insightful analytical skills and strategic business sense with the ability to resolve complex issues in thoughtful, collaborative, and effective ways.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and manage a high volume of complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfort managing outside counsel to ensure efficient use of funds.
• Exemplary judgment and integrity.
• High EQ is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global legal team supporting Apple's AIML technology and products.
• Develop and execute initiatives globally for future products, and internally developed hardware and software AIML services and solutions utilized by Apple business teams.
• Manage regulatory and PR risk via collaboration with cross-functional Apple-wide partners, including AIML Regulatory, Government Affairs, PR, Global Security, Worldwide Marketing, Operations, and Legal (litigation, HR, product, IP, services, marketing, and privacy teams).
• Mentor and develop team members spanning junior to senior levels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree