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Legal Counsel - Wallet, Payments, and Commerce

Apple
$193,000 - $290,100/ year
Posted Nov 16
Full Time
On SiteNew York, New York
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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 enjoy fast-paced transactional work and helping others find solutions to big challenges? Does new technology, and the legal issues it can present, excite you? Do you like building strong client relationships and working with teams? Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your legal expertise to cutting-edge and often unexplored aspects of the law. We are looking for an expert technology attorney to join Apple’s Wallet and Payments legal team, with a primary focus on product counseling, but also on other commercial, consumer, and legal matters.
 
Description

You will be responsible for advising and providing support to the Wallet, Payments, and Commerce team on a wide range of issues related to offering consumer products and other services through digital wallets, including transit passes, tickets and keys. Key Responsibilities: 1. Deep understanding of laws, regulations and industry standards that apply to services provided by Apple and its partners. 2. Serve as a product counsel and advise business and product teams on legal and regulatory requirements applicable to digital wallets. 3. Advise on legal aspects of Apple’s relationships with third parties. 4. Advise on contract structure and commercial terms for Apple’s partners and customers. You will be part of a close-knit local team and a global team spanning across the US, Europe, Asia and around the world.
 
Minimum Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Significant experience advising on digital wallets and other technology product-related issues as well as negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements for technology transactions
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with laws, regulations and industry standards applicable to technology transactions
  • JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in or proven ability to learn quickly and support new areas of regulation and technology
  • Strong work ethic and collaboration skills including with an international team
  • Strong intellectual property law and technology transactions background
  • Experience advising on legal and regulatory requirements applicable to payments
  • Able to clearly organize and inform through excellent written and verbal communications
  • Ability to lead, take action and provide direction in the face of ambiguity and to get results in diverse, fast-paced environments
  • Strong analytical capability with attention to detail
  • Ability to build relationships and partner at all levels of the organization
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 $193,000 and $290,100, 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.