Legal Counsel - IP Litigation

Apple•Cupertino, CA

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 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. 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.

Requirements

Combined 4+ years of major law firm experience and 1+ year of in-house experience in trade litigation and investigations.
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
Excellent judgment and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle the day-to-day progress of IP cases.
Self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's IP litigation docket and practices.
High degree of self-sufficiency and independent judgment.
Trial-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Strong technology interest and aptitude.
Excellent analytical, organization, and negotiation skills.
Broad non-patent IP litigation experience, especially in high-tech trade secret or AI copyright matters.