Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Legal Counsel

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

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 taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our commercial litigation team, you'll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses. 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.

We are looking for a litigator with great judgment and a demonstrated ability to manage the day-to-day progress of complex litigation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has experience in handling consumer class actions with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learningand online safety. This role requires a litigator with highly efficient time management skills and the ability to strategically run litigation matters from beginning to end and across cross-functional teams.

Description

As a member of Apple's litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will personally be formulating and driving strategy as well as working with a number of cross-functional teams and stakeholders across all product areas. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment and a trial-focused approach. Travel is anticipated. You will operate as part of a supportive and fun team of lawyers, legal specialists and support staff who work closely together to protect Apple's interests.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience litigating artificial intelligence and machine learning and online safety related disputes.

Want more jobs like this?

Get Data and Analytics jobs in Cupertino, CA delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription


Experience with litigation consultants or testifying experts.

Strong technology interest and aptitude.

Meaningful trial and/or arbitration experience.

Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of consumer class action litigation experience at a major law firm and/or in-house

JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $200,700 and $301,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200662764-4099_rxr-664
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-19T20:03:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

                  Company Videos

                  Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Apple.