Senior Legal Counsel - IP Litigation

Apple • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

Apple is seeking a patent litigator for its IP litigation team. The role provides legal support for Apple’s products and businesses worldwide and involves directly formulating and driving litigation strategy, advising internal clients on patent litigation matters, and managing the day-to-day progress of patent cases. The successful candidate will quickly learn Apple’s patent litigation docket and practices, identify and manage risks and exposures, and pursue strategic opportunities for resolution. This is a self-sufficient, trial-focused position requiring independent judgment and close collaboration with lawyers, legal specialists, and support staff.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of major law firm and/or in-house patent litigation experience.
• JD or equivalent degree.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Strong technology interest and aptitude.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to handle the day-to-day progress of patent cases.
• Ability to work with a high degree of self-sufficiency and independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Broad patent litigation experience, especially standard essential patent litigation and/or ITC experience.
• Trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle the day-to-day progress of patent cases.
• Formulate and drive patent litigation strategy, working directly on matters rather than merely monitoring outside counsel.
• Advise internal clients on patent litigation matters and issues.
• Learn Apple’s patent litigation docket and practices.
• Identify and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities for resolution.
• Help protect Apple’s interests in patent litigation matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree