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Apple Inc.

Legal Counsel - Media Services

Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA, United States


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, youʼll help uphold Appleʼs high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. Youʼll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means youʼll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, youʼll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. Our team seeks a self-motivated candidate with strong business judgment and communication skills to work collaboratively with multiple teams. In this role, you will help manage disputes related to Apple’s third-party and original content, providing legal support across all Apple Media Services, worldwide.

Description

The position will be focused on managing and resolving third-party claims related to all Apple Media Services, including: App Store, Apple Music, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, Apple TV and TV+.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Reviewing and working toward resolving nuanced legal claims, including (but not limited to) right of publicity, trademark, and copyright infringement matters.
  2. Analyzing complex regulations, identifying risks, and developing effective strategies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
  3. Communicating and collaborating directly with internal and external parties regarding Apple’s Content Dispute processes, providing guidance, instruction, and support where needed.
  4. Assisting our Project Manager identify improvements to internal tools and policies to streamline and maximize efficiency, as well as supporting growth and effectively coordinating with the team and database developers to implement changes.
  5. Demonstrating flexibility/adaptability, as this position has a large range of tasks and grows with the growth of the business.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of major law firm and/or in-house litigation experience, including knowledge of and familiarity with laws, regulations and industry standards applicable to intellectual property, publicity rights, and defamation.
  • JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in, or proven ability to learn quickly and support new regulatory compliance efforts.
  • Strong work ethic and collaboration skills, including with an international team.
  • Ability to clearly organize and inform through excellent written and verbal communications.
  • Ability to lead, take action and provide direction in the face of ambiguity, and to get results in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong analytical capability with attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify critical issues and to navigate priorities accordingly.
  • Proficiency with Apple products, programs and services.
  • Sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage a substantial workload.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $168,900 and $253,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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