senior Legal Counsel ic · Posted Jun 3, 2026

About this role

Apple is hiring a senior-level Legal Counsel based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with Machine Learning.

Role
Legal Counsel
Function
legal
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Cupertino, CA
Department
Corporate Functions
Posted
Jun 3, 2026

Job description

from Apple careers

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 taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of corporate governance and SEC compliance, paired with a passion for modernizing legal operations through technology? As a part of our Corporate Law team, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards while driving continuous improvement in how we work.

Our Corporate Law team supports a global business with complex governance, securities, and compliance obligations. Together with our team, you'll provide the critical support needed to ensure we meet our public company obligations with precision and foresight—while also serving as an innovation champion for the legal team, identifying and scaling AI-powered workflows that transform how we operate.

We are seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with deep governance and securities expertise and a forward-thinking approach to legal technology. This role will manage the most sensitive corporate, securities, and governance matters while identifying opportunities to automate workflows, evaluate AI/ML legal tools, and build scalable processes that free our team for strategic work.

<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>5 or more years of experience as a corporate paralegal.

Deep knowledge of SEC regulations, proxy rules, SOX compliance, and Section 16 reporting.

Proven experience with corporate governance platforms (Workiva, EDGAR Next, Diligent Boards).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Keynote, and Adobe Acrobat.

Strong organizational skills, document management focus, and proofreading discipline.

<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Strong experience supporting public company corporate administration, including board and shareholder meetings, corporate filings, and certifications, ideally at both a top-tier law firm and in-house.

AI and technology proficiency with experience evaluating, implementing, or scaling AI/ML legal tools.

Familiarity with legal operations and process improvement methodologies.

Proven track record of designing and launching automation initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.

Ability to work independently while managing a high-volume workload and collaborating effectively within a large team.

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