Senior Legal Counsel
Apple
SummaryPosted: Dec 19, 2024Role Number:200584220Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. You’ll help provide legal support for all 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. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. At Apple, we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have envisioned, and now can't imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your ideal job. Just be prepared to dream big!DescriptionDescriptionYou’ll join a dynamic team of lawyers in the Corporate Legal Group in Cork, Ireland. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainability reporting and corporate governance, navigating complex legislation and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards and best practices. You’ll help shape Apple’s approach to sustainability reporting and advise on global trends and developments, including emerging legislation in the EU and other key jurisdictions worldwide. You’ll work cross-functionally across multiple regions, and break down complex legal requirements into clear, actionable advice for business partners. If you can work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a new and rewarding area of law. There may be additional opportunities to work on general corporate legal and governance matters for Apple’s international subsidiaries.Minimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsIrish, EU or UK qualified lawyerProven experience (minimum 5 years) on corporate law and governance, ESG matters, sustainability reporting, or related fields at a major law firm, in-house or regulatory authority.Strong familiarity with global sustainability reporting regulations, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the EU Taxonomy Regulation, IFRS Sustainability Standards and other relevant frameworks.Experience in providing legal advice to business leaders and senior executives.Key QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsOutstanding Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner for non-legal audiences.Relationship Building: Proven track record of building trust and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, executives, and external partners in various regions and business units.Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and resolve challenging issues creatively.Business Insight: Understanding of business operations and the ability to balance legal requirements with business objectives.Organization & Time Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of tasks, projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Data Collection & Organization: Ability to understand large datasets from various sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant standards.Curiosity & Learning: A desire to stay current on new developments in sustainability law and governance, with an interest in building a long-term career in this growing field.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. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.Education & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore
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