Senior Manager, Commercial Legal (Retail and Online Stores) at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Experience, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Consumer Protection, Sales Practices, Data Privacy, Marketing, Accessibility, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, Integrity

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Apple’s Commercial Legal Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Retail & Online, to lead a team of attorneys supporting Apple’s AMR direct channel business, including Apple’s physical brick-and-mortar Apple Retail Stores, Apple’s Online Stores, Retail Customer Care Centers, and its community of 88,000+ retail field team members. DESCRIPTION In this role, you will work closely with senior legal and business leaders and colleagues across Apple to help Apple Retail achieve its business objectives. You will be a trusted partner to senior leaders by distilling complex, cross-functional inputs into streamlined narratives, priorities, and actionable guidance. You will constantly be shifting gears, day-to-day, as a trusted advisor across a variety of legal and business issues, and serve as a critical liaison to other Apple lines of business and legal teams as an expert in the inner workings of Apple’s Retail organization. You will manage a Cupertino-based team of attorneys that oversee the Americas. Your role will require you to think strategically about Apple’s go-to-market strategies and advise on a diverse range of legal, operational, and PR issues around consumer protection, sales practices, marketing, data privacy, consumer safety, accessibility, and more. You will be expected to proactively advocate for, influence, and implement strategies, partner cross-functionally across legal and Apple-wide teams, and manage outside counsel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Attorney with 8+ years of professional in-house legal experience for a premier US-consumer product brand(s) 3+ years in a leadership role managing other attorneys and/or other legal professionals In-house legal experience should include significant experience supporting physical and online sales, support, marketing, and service/repair operations Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree Admission to at least one US state bar PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading cross-border legal initiatives Significant product counseling experience Experience leading complex commercial partnership negotiations Strategic thinker with the ability to effectively balance risk management and business initiatives in high-stakes, fast-paced environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with leaders, teammates, and cross-functional colleagues Insightful analytical skills and strategic business sense with the ability to resolve complex issues in thoughtful, collaborative, and effective ways. Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and manage a high volume of complex projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment Experience managing regulatory inquiries/investigations Significant experience deftly handling sensitive matters and interpersonal conflict, escalation, and resolution. Comfort managing outside counsel to ensure efficient use of funds Exemplary judgment and integrity High EQ is a must

Responsibilities

Lead a team of attorneys supporting Apple's retail and online business, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor on various legal and operational issues while managing cross-functional partnerships.