Legal Counsel, Marketing & Advertising

New York City, New York, 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 tackling 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. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our team of diverse, creative, and hardworking people. As a member of the Marketing and Communications Legal group, you will be the marketing legal counsel for some of the world’s most innovative financial products like Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Apple Pay. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating marketing agreements, and providing legal and regulatory guidance on our industry-leading marketing campaigns.

With passion, dedication, and a desire to tackle challenges, you will play a crucial role as we provide the legal support for Apple’s marketing teams. Successful candidates will embrace the challenge of solving complex issues and conflicting interests in creative and efficient ways and will demonstrate an ability to navigate cross‑functional collaboration with both legal and business colleagues alike.

• 3-5 years of relevant law firm and/or in‑house experience.
• Experience with marketing and intellectual property law, right of publicity, and consumer protection issues.
• Knowledge of marketing laws and compliance requirements applicable to consumer finance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly in the context of financial services.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

• Familiarity with Reg Z, TILA, UDAAP and other laws that apply to the marketing of consumer financial products.
• Demonstrated ability in advising a variety of client teams driven by a diverse set of business objectives.
• Comfort handling multiple projects on competing timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to issue‑spot legal risks and provide practical, business‑forward solutions.
• Superior verbal and written communication and analytical skills, coupled with the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Passion for building strong relationships with your clients and with the broader Apple Legal Group is a must.
• Strong work ethic, sense of humor, and ability to be a great team member.

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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.