Apple
Principal Counsel, IP — IP Special Deals & Analytics
$245K–$409K
Cupertino, California +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
Washington DC, District of Columbia - Experience
- 12+ years of legal experience.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
About the job
Leads Apple’s global legal strategy and advises on matters at the intersection of intellectual property, competition law, platform regulation, and regulatory enforcement.
What you'll do
- Develop strategy for worldwide IP-related competition and regulatory matters and advise on risks, opportunities, and positioning.
- Advise on complex matters involving platform regulation, FRAND, antitrust enforcement, and related proceedings; develop and advocate Apple’s positions.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external forums, and mentor attorneys and team members.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one US state bar.
- 12+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on IP litigation and competition/antitrust law.
- Deep familiarity with global competition frameworks.
- Track record managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters with significant business impact.
Nice to have
- In-house experience at a technology company or experience at a top-tier firm representing technology clients.
- Technical background or demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technical subject matter.
Pay
$272,500 and $408,900 USD base salary; $245,400 and $368,300 USD base salary
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