Sr. Research Counsel Austin,Texas,United States Corporate Functions Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great 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. Apple is seeking an attorney with experience in research to join its legal team. This position will report to the Health Care and Research Counsel. **Description** This role will be primarily responsible for interacting with Apple’s internal studies review board and external IRBs, counseling and advising day-to-day operations on policies, best practices, and various regulatory requirements including human subjects protection and research ethics. This role will be also be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and revising policies, procedures, guidance, and training related to research activities. The successful candidate: - Must have demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research and experience in drafting and reviewing research policies, procedures, consents, and protocols; - Can provide practical legal advice to a wide variety of issues that arise in the context of research, including virtual studies, e-consent, good clinical practice, and compliance with applicable law and best practices; - Has a demonstrated ability to quickly identify, analyze and propose practical solutions to legal and business issues and lead projects to successful implementation; - Can build close relationships and effectively partner with business clients and other members of the law department across the globe to support business objectives in a manner consistent with applicable law and corporate risk tolerance; - Has exceptional references, a deep curiosity regarding technology and health care, a sense of humor, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and an absolute commitment to excellence and integrity; and - Has experience advising IRBs or organizations in the health and research space such as academic medical centers or medical device companies. **Minimum Qualifications** + 8+ years of relevant legal experience in research. + JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar. **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Someone who enjoys advising research and ethics boards and researchers. + Experience and a passion for supporting research with technology, including wearables, or have the willingness to dive in and learn about the intersection of research and technology. **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** + Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) **Apple Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .