Commercial Legal Counsel

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 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 is looking for a passionate and practical Commercial Legal Counsel to join its EMEIA Commercial and International Legal team. As an active member of the Commercial Legal team and an integrated business partner, the Legal Counsel will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of some of the most groundbreaking products in the world.

Description

The Legal Counsel will join a talented, diverse, and business-oriented group of lawyers and will focus on supporting Apple's Commercial Sales organization and related cross-function teams, in the sale, marketing, and distribution of Apple products and services in EMEIA. ","responsibilities":"Advising and supporting sales and operations on a variety of complex contracts and commercial projects in the consumer channel, including direct engagement with customers and partners.

Negotiating and drafting strategic agreements covering sales, distribution, marketing, and after-sales service of Apple products.

Providing solutions-based advice to all levels of management on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues.

Building relationships and collaborating with multiple teams across Apple's organization to identify and resolve issues and close deals.

Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Creative problem-solver with the business acumen to resolve complex issues in creative and efficient ways to deliver transactions.

Curious, self-starter who thrives in building strong relationships and driving projects involving cross functional teams, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate with clients based in various geographies.

Sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, excellent time management and organizational skills, comfortable with healthy debate, and able to handle a variety of matters at once in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable advising and working with senior and executive management.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor or equivalent and qualified in England & Wales.

3 - 7 years of experience (in-house and/or private practice), including sufficient experience on commercial contracts.

Familiarity with competition law and other relevant legal issues related to sales, marketing, and distribution in EMEIA.

Excellent communication and drafting skills: ability to listen, communicate, and draft in a clear and concise manner, present and speak-up, influence, convince, and confront ideas to get to the right decision.

At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more