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Senior Corporate Counsel EMEA

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Hybrid (Cork)Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Corporate Counsel based in Cork, Ireland, lead corporate law, governance and entity management for Apple in EMEA with a focus on Irish holding and operating companies. Provide substantive corporate legal advice, manage entity lifecycle events, and design and maintain board-level governance frameworks while partnering with Finance, Government Affairs, and external counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on Irish and international corporate law matters.
  • Draft, implement and maintain board‑level governance frameworks (including for emerging regulations), leading cross-functional alignment and end‑to‑end board approval processes. Coordinate director briefings and support periodic evaluations of governance roles and responsibilities.
  • Oversee company secretarial compliance, including board and shareholder meetings/resolutions, corporate filings, and statutory registers, ensuring records and controls meet best practice and regulatory expectations.
  • Act as a trusted legal advisor to Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs teams, advising on corporate structures and governance, and proactively anticipating regulatory and corporate compliance obligations.
  • Manage external legal counsel and corporate service providers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal and company secretarial support.
  • Leverage AI and legal technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in corporate legal workflows and compliance processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree from an accredited university.
  • Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law and governance, legal entity management, and statutory compliance, ideally with expertise in Irish company law.
  • Proven track record collaborating cross-functionally and across regions.
  • In-house legal experience at a multinational technology company and/or extensive experience at a top-tier law firm’s corporate practice, focusing on Irish and international corporate law and governance matters.
  • Experience leading subsidiary reorganisations and statutory audits and liaising with regulators (e.g., the Irish Companies Registration Office).
  • Collaborative, curious, commercially minded and proactive, with a strong interest in technology and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical business guidance.

Skills

Required:Corporate lawBoard governance
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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