Dir, Commercial Litigation

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Commercial Litigation to lead Apple’s complex commercial cases, including securities, real estate, supply chain, and tax and treasury cases, spanning both offensive and defensive efforts. In this role you will work closely with senior business and engineering leaders to ensure Apple’s interests are protected. Your role will require you to think strategically about commercial risks, and to advise on related matters worldwide.In this role you will be expected to define and implement strategies, manage risk through proactive efforts, partner with business partners, mentoring and develop the litigation team that supports commercial litigation, and manage outside counsel. Minimum Qualifications: JD degree • 15+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role. • At least 10 years’ experience leading and managing cases involving securities litigation. Preferred Qualifications: Deep subject matter expertise leading and managing litigation cases across real estate, supply chain, tax and treasury, and other related commercial matters. • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk management and value creation in high- stakes, fast-paced environments. • Proven ability to partner and communicate effectively at a senior executive level, synthesizing complex legal and technical information for cross-functional leadership. • Demonstrated track record of leading, developing, mentoring and supporting the development of attorney team members. • Experience partnering with external stakeholders and industry groups to advocate for balanced commercial dispute law and policy. • Experience managing cross-border legal issues and collaborating with global teams and colleagues. • Experience in h