Legal Counsel - Commercial Litigation, Product Liability
Apple
Full-time
On-site
Cupertino, California, 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 tackling 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’ll help provide support for all our products and businesses across the globe. 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 self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's product liability litigation docket. This role requires a litigator with great judgment, highly efficient time management skills, and strong communication skills who has demonstrated the ability to strategically run and coordinate our product safety litigation matters around the world from beginning to end.
Description
As a member of Apple's litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will personally be formulating and driving strategy as well as providing counsel to internal clients on a wide range of novel matters. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment and a trial-focused approach. Travel is required. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of complex product liability litigation experience at a major law firm and/or in-house
- JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong technology interest and aptitude.
- Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential.
- Meaningful trial and/or arbitration experience.
- International litigation experience.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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