Legal Counsel - Platform Services, Media

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 legal 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. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet.As a member of the Platform Services (Media) team, you will draft and negotiate digital media and technology agreements and provide product advice consistent with Apple's policies and aligned with evolving strategic goals. As a trusted negotiator, drafter, and counselor, you'll translate business objectives into agreements and deliver concise, practical legal advice under tight deadlines. Successful candidates will embrace the challenge of solving complex issues and conflicting interests in creative and efficient ways and will navigate cross-functional collaboration with both legal and business colleagues.Experience in digital content, consumer-facing technology, or content licensing transactions Background in copyright, rights clearances, and other areas of intellectual property law Experience providing product counseling across business, marketing, product, and engineering teams on matters including product and feature launches and varying business objectives Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory restrictions, issue-spot legal risks, and provide practical, business-forward guidance Experience handling artificial intelligence matters, including an understanding of the current and evolving regulatory landscape and the impacts on product features and commercial transactions Self-starter who is curious, embraces technology, and thrives in a dynamic environmentJD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar 4+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with complex commercial agreements Experience advising cross-functional stakeholders, with the flexibility to shift priorities based on evolving business needs Excellent analytical skills with strong business acumen and attention to detail Effective time management and organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and collaborate across teams and geographies