Principal Legal Counsel, IP Transactions

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. You will help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be able to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to unique challenges that often involve unsettled aspects of the law. Apple’s IP Transactions team is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel with outstanding initiative, judgment, and written and verbal communication skills. The IP Transactions team is a dedicated group of attorneys with significant experience in IP litigation/assertions and licensing. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for analyzing and responding to pre-litigation IP assertions, negotiating and drafting IP license agreements, and advising our supply chain team on IP disputes.

Description

As a member of Apple's in-house IP Transactions team, you will be working to analyze, negotiate, and resolve complex, pre-litigation IP disputes and licensing matters. You will need to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires evaluating patent portfolios and related economics; collaborating across teams; planning, communicating, and executing complex negotiation strategies; and negotiating and drafting the terms of licensing and other IP-related agreements. You will help formulate and drive strategy and provide counsel to clients at all levels of management.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience (at a major law firm and/or in-house) in patent litigation and/or IP licensing transactions. Proven track record of negotiating and drafting IP licensing or settlement agreements. JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Collaborative team player with a strong business acumen and client-focused approach.