CareerPlanSign in

Principal Counsel, IP — IP Special Deals & Analytics

Cupertino, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead strategy development and execution at the intersection of IP, competition, and regulatory law for Apple's global platform and antitrust matters.

Role type

Principal Counsel (IP & Competition Law)

Builds

Strategic legal approaches for platform regulation, FRAND obligations, and antitrust enforcement actions.

Domain

Intellectual Property, Antitrust, Competition Law, Platform Regulation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

IP litigation, competition/antitrust law, global competition frameworks, multi-jurisdictional legal management, regulatory enforcement proceedings, FRAND issues, standard-setting organization engagement, legislative and regulatory policy advising

Preferred skills

In-house experience at a technology company, top-tier firm experience representing technology clients, technical background, platform regulation expertise, standards-related IP policies

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Lead strategy development for IP-related competition and regulatory matters worldwide; Serve as primary advisor on IP rights and antitrust/competition law; Navigate unique questions with uncertain outcomes; Build coordination networks across product, engineering, policy, and business teams; Monitor global competition and regulatory developments; Develop and advocate Apple's positions in industry forums and regulatory consultations; Mentor and guide other attorneys and team members

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

Sourced via apple · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 854,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.