AIML Research Counsel – Product & Regulatory Legal

Summary

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 team, you’ll provide legal support for 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.

At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet. As a member of the Product & Regulatory Legal Group, you will play a crucial role in providing the legal support needed for Apple to continue building cutting-edge products and services.

Description

You will join a team of attorneys in the Product & Regulatory Legal Group who support the development of Apple’s artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) technologies, products, and services. You will support Research, Engineering, and Product teams to conduct pre-publication legal review of research papers and related models, code, and datasets, mitigating risks related to intellectual property, product development, and confidentiality. You will also independently review evaluation and training datasets for copyright, privacy, and data-use restrictions. By translating complex, evolving legal requirements into practical, actionable guidance, you will play a pivotal role in enabling research and dataset use that aligns with Apple’s broader AIML goals.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of legal experience at a technology company, a leading law firm, or a government agency.
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing strategic and practical advice to AIML Research, Engineering, and Product teams. Advising on AIML dataset and pre-publication research reviews a significant plus.
Excellent communicator who is able to issue-spot and articulate complex and nuanced legal issues clearly and concisely to frontline business and senior executives alike.
Creative problem-solver who can drive projects and analyze and help resolve complex issues in innovative and practical ways.
Best suited for a high energy, assertive, self-starter who loves technology and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Ability to see beyond the precise question asked to larger issues and implications.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $204,700 and $307,700, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.