Apple
Senior Legal Counsel - IP Litigation
$212K–$353K
Cupertino, California +2 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
San Diego, California
Washington DC, District of Columbia - Experience
- 7+ years of major law firm and/or in-house patent litigation experience.
- Education
- JD or equivalent.
About the job
Directly develop and drive strategy for patent litigation, manage case progress and risks, and advise internal clients on litigation matters.
What you'll do
- Formulate and drive patent litigation strategy, including a trial-focused approach.
- Manage the day-to-day progress of patent cases and identify risks, exposures, and resolution opportunities.
- Advise internal clients on patent litigation matters and issues.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of major law firm and/or in-house patent litigation experience.
- JD or equivalent.
- Admission to at least one US state bar.
Nice to have
- Strong technology interest and aptitude; broad patent litigation experience, especially standard essential patent litigation and/or ITC experience.
- Trial experience strongly preferred.
Pay
$235,100 and $353,400 USD base salary; $223,400 and $335,800 USD base salary; $211,600 and $318,000 USD base salary
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