Apple

Senior Data Architect, Legal Operations

Apple$160K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 10+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or related fields
  • Minimum 4 years in a senior architecture or leadership role
  • Expertise in enterprise data architecture including data modeling and ETL/ELT patterns
  • Strong experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake
  • Proficient in SQL and Python for data engineering
  • Experience with data integration and transformation tools like dbt or Fivetran

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Data Management Office and define the data architecture vision
  • Design and implement the semantic layer and unified data model
  • Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality and trustworthiness
  • Combine strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical tasks
  • Mentor and guide data teams to enhance their skills and performance

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Innovative projects in a global legal organization
  • Flexibility in working arrangements
Full Job Description
The Applied Data Science team within Legal Operations is building the data foundation that powers AI and analytics for a global legal organization. We're transforming how legal work gets done - and it starts with trusted, connected data. The Principal Data Architect leads the Data Management Office (DMO) and owns the data architecture vision that makes AI accurate and analytics reliable.

Description

The Senior Data Architect owns the data architecture vision for Legal Operations and leads the Data Management Office. You will design and implement the semantic layer, unified data model, and data governance frameworks that make data trusted, connected, and ready for AI and analytics consumption. This role combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical work and team leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master's degree preferred

10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related fields, with at least 4 years in a senior architecture or leadership role

Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture including data modeling, dimensional modeling, data lake design, and ETL/ELT patterns

Strong experience with cloud data platforms, particularly Snowflake

Proficiency in SQL and Python for data engineering, transformation, and automation

Experience with data integration and transformation tools (dbt, Fivetran, or similar)

Experience designing and implementing entity resolution, master data management, or data quality solutions

Proven experience leading and mentoring data teams

Excellent communication skills - able to translate data architecture concepts for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building data architectures for legal tech or legal operations environments

Familiarity with legal systems including matter management, CLM, eBilling, or document management systems

Experience with semantic layer technologies (dbt Semantic Layer, Cube, AtScale), knowledge graphs (Neo4j), or ontology design

Understanding of how data architecture enables AI/ML systems, including RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and context management

Experience with data observability and quality tools (Monte Carlo, Great Expectations, or similar)

Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to legal data

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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154,000 employees
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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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