Senior Legal Counsel - Services Legal

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple’s Services Legal group is seeking a Senior Product Counsel to support Apple Ads, its global advertising platform delivering third-party advertising on Apple digital properties, including the App Store, Apple Maps, Apple News, and Stocks. The role provides legal support for the advertising platform business, advises on legal issues, and helps protect Apple from undue legal risk. The work is broad and dynamic, including drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on new laws and regulations, and counseling on legal risks related to new products and features. A strong foundation in relevant legal areas and the ability to learn and analyze issues quickly are important.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience handling legal issues in one or more of these areas: digital platforms, online commerce, software services, or ad tech, such as digital advertising publication or distribution.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of these areas: laws and regulations governing online content, distribution, or digital platforms; commercial contracting relating to online services, digital platforms, or digital advertising; intellectual property law, including trademark or copyright; or advertising law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to distill and present complex legal ideas to business stakeholders.
• Strong legal analysis skills and practical judgment.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience advising digital platform, ad tech, or online commerce businesses, in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Experience drafting or negotiating platform distribution or ad tech agreements.
• Experience analyzing and applying U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations, such as federal and state UDAP, digital platform and AI laws, the EU DSA, EU DMA, EU AI Act, or UK CMA guidance.
• Prior legal experience in-house or with a large national or international law firm.
• A get-it-done attitude and willingness to take on tasks of any size.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal needs for Apple’s advertising platform business and provide legal advice.
• Protect Apple from undue legal risk.
• Draft and negotiate agreements.
• Advise on new laws and regulations.
• Provide legal risk counseling on new products and features.

What This Job Offers

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