Corporate Counsel- Telecommunications & Market Access

Cisco•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within Cisco’s Legal department is comprised of lawyers, program managers, operational specialists, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including compliance and ethics (anti-bribery and anti-corruption), global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, business & human rights, and various other regulatory practice areas and programs. The team partners with colleagues in Legal and functional teams across the company to drive compliance and impact. This role is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to advise on telecommunications regulations, lawful intercept laws, and other market access regulatory issues primarily in North America, but extending to other jurisdictions where Cisco does business. The counsel will collaborate with a team of legal professionals providing guidance and support on market access matters including compliance counseling to support product launches. Cisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era, innovating for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across physical and digital worlds, providing unparalleled security, visibility, and insights. The company fosters an environment where opportunities to grow and build are limitless, working as a team with empathy to make a global impact.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
Licensed attorney in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where Cisco does business.
8+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of telecommunications regulations and familiarity with lawful intercept laws.
Strong experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop, deliver, and guide effective, efficient regulatory compliance strategies and programs.
Excellent presentation and written communication skills to both business and legal audiences.
Experience working with regulatory bodies and industry groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large technology or telecommunications company or similar industry.
Experience exploring AI applications to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to predict and mitigate compliance risks.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice and support on matters related to telecommunications and lawful intercept laws, including regulatory product compliance and licensing.
Track regulatory developments and assess their impact on Cisco products and services.
Develop policies, guidelines, and procedures to promote compliance with regulatory requirements.
Advise teams on regulatory aspects of product development and launches.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and sales, to implement compliance strategies that enable business objectives.
Partner with Cisco’s Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations.
Recommend pragmatic solutions to meet regulatory requirements and address potential compliance issues.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time