Senior Corporate Paralegal

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 corporate governance and SEC compliance, paired with a passion for modernizing legal operations through technology? As a part of our Corporate Law team, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards while driving continuous improvement in how we work. Our Corporate Law team supports a global business with complex governance, securities, and compliance obligations. Together with our team, you'll provide the critical support needed to ensure we meet our public company obligations with precision and foresight—while also serving as an innovation champion for the legal team, identifying and scaling AI-powered workflows that transform how we operate. Description We are seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with deep governance and securities expertise and a forward-thinking approach to legal technology. This role will manage the most sensitive corporate, securities, and governance matters while identifying opportunities to automate workflows, evaluate AI/ML legal tools, and build scalable processes that free our team for strategic work. Responsibilities Provide paralegal support for public company corporate, securities, and governance matters with exceptional accuracy. Prepare written consents, resolutions, minutes, and certifications; manage and maintain corporate records and SOX compliance documentation. Maintain critical process compliance including calendaring, filing, and task tracking for securities reporting functions. Support Section 16 reporting and compliance, including maintaining EDGAR codes and tracking director and officer stock holdings. Serve as an innovation champion for the Corporate Law team—identifying, piloting, and scaling technology-first automations. Design, implement, and manage AI-powered legal workflows; support adoption through workflow testing, process mapping, training coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Coordinate complex projects involving legal, finance, tax, People, compliance, and external counsel while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy. Manage multiple high priority initiatives simultaneously in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision and tight deadlines. Provide project management coordination across the Corporate Law team and cross-functional partners. Minimum Qualifications 5 or more years of experience as a corporate paralegal. Deep knowledge of SEC regulations, proxy rules, SOX compliance, and Section 16 reporting. Proven experience with corporate governance platforms (Workiva, EDGAR Next, Diligent Boards). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Keynote, and Adobe Acrobat. Strong organizational skills, document management focus, and proofreading discipline. Preferred Qualifications Strong experience supporting public company corporate administration, including board and shareholder meetings, corporate filings, and certifications, ideally at both a top-tier law firm and in-house. AI and technology proficiency with experience evaluating, implementing, or scaling AI/ML legal tools. Familiarity with legal operations and process improvement methodologies. Proven track record of designing and launching automation initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce manual workload. Ability to work independently while managing a high-volume workload and collaborating effectively within a large team. 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 $110,500 and $166,100, 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. 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. 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