Apple
Principal Legal Counsel - Litigation, AIML/Online Safety
$245K–$409K
Cupertino, California +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
Washington DC, District of Columbia - Experience
- 10+ years of consumer class action or mass tort litigation experience at a major law firm or in-house corporation.
- Education
- JD or equivalent.
About the job
Leads complex litigation strategy and provides legal counsel on AI/ML, online safety, product liability, and consumer protection matters across Apple’s product areas.
What you'll do
- Formulate and drive litigation strategy and manage matters from beginning to end, including working with outside counsel.
- Advise on artificial intelligence and machine learning, online safety, product liability, and consumer protection issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; travel is anticipated.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of consumer class action or mass tort litigation experience at a major law firm or in-house corporation.
- JD or equivalent.
- Admission to at least one US state bar.
Nice to have
- Experience litigating and counseling artificial intelligence and machine learning, and online safety related disputes.
- Experience with litigation consultants and testifying experts; economic experts a plus. Strong technology interest and aptitude; meaningful trial and/or arbitration experience.
Pay
USD $272,500 to $408,900 base salary; USD $245,400 to $368,300 base salary
AI focus
Litigation and counseling on artificial intelligence and machine learning, including emerging legal issues.
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