Job Details

Sr. Legal Counsel - Competition

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Corporate Functions

Summary

Posted: Mar 27, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200597030

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without.

Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? We do, and as a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards. 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.

Apple’s Competition and Regulatory group is looking for a qualified individual to join the team. This group provides critical support worldwide for all Apple products and businesses and involves collaboration across cross-functional team both inside and outside of Legal. Some travel is anticipated.

Description

• Advise the company on a variety of complex competition and regulatory law issues (e.g., EU Digital Markets Act)

• Help drive strategy and engagement on competition and regulatory matters across the globe

• Provide competition law and regulatory compliance counseling to clients at all levels of management and across all Apple business groups

• Partner with our Government Affairs and Products teams to engage with regulators and policy makers

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience working on competition and/or regulatory legal issues

• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to clearly prioritize and advise through excellent written and verbal communications

• Excellent ability to analyze problems and come up with practical, workable solutions

• Best suited for a self-starter who is curious, embraces technology and thrives in a dynamic environment

• Government competition law experience a plus

Pay & Benefits

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 $199,700 and $299,600, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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