Legal Counsel - IP Litigation at Apple

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Patent Litigation, Legal Expertise, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Trial Experience, Self-Starter, Team Collaboration, Technology Aptitude, Judgment, Client Counseling, Independent Judgment, Ethical Standards, Corporate Standards

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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 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. We are looking for a patent litigator with excellent judgment and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to handle the day-to-day progress of patent cases. You will be a self-starter who can quickly learn Apple's patent litigation docket and practices, identify, and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities for resolution. DESCRIPTION As a member of Apple's IP litigation team, you will not be merely monitoring outside counsel. Rather, you will be directly engaged in formulating and driving strategy as well as providing counsel to internal clients on patent litigation matters and issues. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a trial-focused approach. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of major law firm and/or in-house patent litigation experience JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong technology interest and aptitude. Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills are essential. Preference given to candidates who have broad patent litigation experience, especially standard essential patent litigation and/or experience with the ITC. Trial experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

As a member of Apple's IP litigation team, you will formulate and drive strategy while providing counsel on patent litigation matters. You will be directly engaged in managing patent cases and protecting Apple's interests.