Legal Counsel
Seoul
February 25, 2026
Apple Custom Ats
Summary
Apple’s Content & Services legal group seeks an exceptional lawyer to join a fun, challenging and rewarding environment. Based in Seoul, the position will be focused on providing full legal support across matters that impact the Apple services business for South Korea, including for Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, the App Store, and other services from Apple. We are passionate about providing great digital services to our customers, and we want someone like-minded to join our team!
Description
You will have a good level of hands-on experience in entertainment, media, and online services and subscriptions, ideally with an understanding of the complex rights issues at play across various content types. You will also have experience of advising on regulatory matters, including liaising with regulators. Sound judgment, and the ability to work across multiple projects, often under time pressure, are essential.
Working for a company that invents entire industries means you will be challenged to creatively apply your legal and commercial experience to new and often unexplored scenarios.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years relevant legal experience (private practice and/or in-house experience).
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear way to a large audience, both internally and externally.
Knowledge and experience of the regulatory landscape in Korea.
Experience in legislative and regulatory analysis and advocacy.
Experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
Outstanding negotiation, problem solving, communication and drafting skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, make difficult decisions, break down complex issues, and balance risk with business need.
Ability to issue spot and advise on legal and commercial implications while furthering business objectives and goals.
Have a strong work ethic and demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional, and team driven working environment.
Confident in handling multiple projects when working towards strict deadlines, with strong organisational skills.
Passion for building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Korean and English is required.
Qualified to provide in-house legal services in Korea.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience of working within the area of media and digital services is desirable.
