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One of the best-paid roles in law: Apple appoints new general counsel

One of the best-paid roles in law: Apple appoints new general counsel
Theresa Hargreaves
Theresa Hargreaves
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5 December 2025
TMTAI and techUnited States

Apple has recruited Meta’s chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead as its new general counsel, following the retirement of current postholder Kate Adams.

Newstead will join the multinational tech giant on 1 January next year, joining as senior vice president before stepping into the GC position in March.

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