Legal Counsel - Content Litigation

Summary Posted: Sep 22, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200505541 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. 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 a litigator with great judgment and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage the day to day progress of content litigation cases worldwide—spanning copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and speech-related claims. You will be a self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's content litigation docket and practices, identify and manage risks and exposures, find strategic opportunities for resolution, and distill complex legal concepts into practical business guidance quickly. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 5+ years of major law firm and/or in-house content litigation experience focusing on media and entertainment litigation and non-patent IP litigation, including copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and speech-related claims. Content and rights clearance counseling experience a plus. Strong technology interest and aptitude. Preference given to candidates who have significant trial and/or arbitration experience. Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential. Description Description As a member of Apple's IP Litigation case management 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 content litigation matters across the globe and a wide range of novel copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and speech-related 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. Education & Experience Education & Experience JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits 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 $179,400 and $269,900, 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.