Sr. Legal Counsel, Services Legal Product Counsel

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

As a member of Apple’s Services Legal team, the Sr. Legal Counsel 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. The role drafts and negotiates complex digital media, content licensing, and technology agreements; counsels on new product features and initiatives; and assesses the implications of evolving regulatory requirements. As a trusted legal advisor, the successful candidate translates business objectives into practical solutions, exercises sound judgment in areas of uncertainty, and provides clear, actionable guidance under tight deadlines. The position requires excellent negotiation and drafting skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships. Successful candidates are resourceful, take ownership of their work, and approach novel challenges with creativity and sound judgment.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
• At least 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.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
• 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.
• Curious and proactive self-starter with sound judgment and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including related intellectual property, licensing, product, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal issues relating to Apple’s media services.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business teams on product development, commercial transactions, and emerging legal and regulatory matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex digital media, content licensing, and technology agreements.
• Counsel on new product features, launches, and initiatives.
• Assess the implications of evolving regulatory requirements, including US and international frameworks affecting digital media, online platforms, and technology services.
• Translate business objectives into practical solutions and provide clear, actionable guidance under tight deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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