Counsel - Marketing and Communications Legal

Counsel - Marketing and Communications Legal Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions 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. You’ll help provide legal support for all our products and services across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your expertise to rare and often unexplored areas of the law. As a member of the Products & Regulatory Legal Group, you will work with Apple’s engineering, operations, and marketing teams to help create and introduce Apple products and services to the world. With passion, dedication, and a desire to tackle challenges, you will play a crucial role as we provide the legal support needed for Apple to continue to build cutting‑edge technologies. Description Apple is seeking a talented and resourceful attorney to join our team as Counsel in the Marketing and Communications Legal Group. In this role, you will serve as production counsel for Apple's Corporate Communications content channels, including @helloapple and Newsroom, providing real‑time legal guidance across a high volume of editorial and creator‑driven content produced in a fast‑paced environment. You will advise on all legal aspects of content production, including on‑demand risk assessments, talent and creator engagements, and content licensing and clearances for original storytelling franchises. Your responsibilities will include drafting, negotiating, and reviewing production‑related agreements, developing scalable risk frameworks for fast‑turnaround content, and partnering directly with producers and creatives to enable content that tells Apple's story. You will also provide legal support for broader Corporate Communications initiatives. Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of experience practicing law at a technology company, commercial agency, entertainment studio or network, and/or law firm. 2+ years of experience advising on content production or marketing legal issues. Vested interest and understanding of social media platforms, their rapid evolution, and related impacts on brands and creators. Experience with creator engagements and related legal and regulatory frameworks. Comfort advising on legal issues in high‑volume, fast‑paced content production environments under strict deadlines. Proven ability to identify and assess production and clearance legal risks quickly and develop practical and effective mitigation strategies. JD degree or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar. Preferred Qualifications Positive, solutions‑oriented disposition with composure under pressure and strong executive presence. Expertise in negotiating and drafting a wide range of content production agreements. Knowledge of FTC Endorsement Guides, advertising disclosure requirements, and consumer protection regulations applicable to branded and editorial content. Impeccable judgment and an eye for thinking beyond the issue at hand to the broader picture. Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Strong understanding of intellectual property law as applied to marketing and corporate communications content. Experience working with international legal frameworks and advising on cross‑border marketing campaigns. History of developing and delivering training programs to business partners on legal topics. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects. Pay and Benefits Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $200,700 and $301,700. 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. Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace. Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.