Principal Legal Counsel – IP Litigation

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 theres 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 senior member of our Legal group youll help uphold Apples high ethical and corporate standards as well as defend our intellectual property. Youll help provide strategic legal advice for all our products and businesses across the globe. nnWorking for a company that invents entire categories and industries means youll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team youll provide the critical leadership and support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. We are looking for a highly experienced patent litigator with exceptional judgment executive-level communication skills and a demonstrated track record of leading complex high-stakes patent cases. You will be a self-starter who can quickly master Apples patent litigation docket and practices proactively identify and manage risks and exposures and drive sophisticated strategies for trial or favorable resolution.

As a senior member of Apples IP litigation team you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather you will be directly responsible for driving litigation strategy managing complex high-stakes patent disputes and providing strategic counsel to senior executives and internal business partners. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency independent judgment a proven trial-focused approach and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional legal challenges. You will operate as part of a supportive and fun team of lawyers legal specialists and support staff who work closely together to protect Apples interests and you will provide mentorship and leadership within the group.

12 years of major law firm experience and in-house patent litigation experience with a proven track record of leading strategy in complex patent cases. nExtensive trial experience in high-stakes patent or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.n

Deep expertise in patent litigation strategy including experience with standard essential patent (SEP) litigation FRAND disputes and proceedings before the ITC. nExperience managing global or multi-jurisdictional patent disputes and coordinating international legal strategies. nStrong technology interest and aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts. nExceptional communication analytical organization and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to advise senior business leadership. nDemonstrated leadership experience including managing large teams of outside counsel and mentoring more junior attorneys or legal professionals.n