Online Safety Counsel

Online Safety Counsel

Apple seeks an experienced attorney to join the Legal and Global Security organization as Counsel for the Online Safety team. The position will help create and administer policies relating to online safety and child safety on our platforms, provide legal advice, and design, create and implement programs designed to support and improve online safety on our platforms in coordination with other business units. This role will require domestic and international travel as well as meetings outside of normal business hours to accommodate global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global legal obligations related to online safety laws and regulations.
• Engage with regulators and lawmakers to communicate Apple's approach to online safety issues.
• Work with internal teams to develop and implement global policies and compliance relating to online safety.
• Coordinate compliance efforts with various online safety laws and regulations across multiple products and services.
• Collaborate with members of the Legal and Global Security team, Compliance, Government Affairs, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Engineering, Trust & Safety and others on online safety matters.
• Provide legal advice relating to Apple's compliance with global online safety laws.
• Create policies addressing online safety, including child safety issues, on our platforms.
• Provide legal advice relating to addressing and handling online safety issues as they arise, and retain and manage outside counsel.
• Develop programs to support and improve online safety on our platforms.
• Work collaboratively with business units to identify emerging online safety issues.
• Develop partnerships with and work with non-profit organizations and governmental organizations supporting child safety efforts.
• Help develop solutions for systemic issues.
• Engage with global regulators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience counseling on online safety legal issues, either in the private sector, with non-governmental organizations, or in government.
• Familiarity with global online safety regulatory regimes and privacy laws.
• Passionate about building effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills together with an ability to apply them to commercial business context and communicate, both verbal and written, in a non-technical manner.
• Willingness to travel.
• JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience counseling on online safety legal issues, either in the private sector, with non-governmental organizations, or in government.
• Familiarity with global online safety regulatory regimes.
• Familiarity with online safety and privacy laws.
• Experience working with regulators, legislators, and policymakers.
• Experience working with NGOs, civil society, and industry trade associations.
• Experience working at the intersection of safety, security, privacy, and technology.
• Self-motivated, solution driven and growth mindset.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment and perform under pressure.

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 $180,300 and $271,300, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.