Corporate Counsel: Incubation, Data, & AI Strategy

Cisco•Atlanta, GA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Cisco leads in AI innovation—both within our product portfolio and across internal operations—the volume and complexity of AI-related procurement and strategic transactions have grown significantly. Our team is tasked with managing high-stakes deal negotiations, coordinating with leadership, and ensuring consistent protection of Cisco’s IP and data in an AI environment. We are seeking a seasoned counsel to join our team, provide deep institutional knowledge, and drive our FY27 AI acceleration goals by helping us drive and close Cisco’s high impact deals.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school.
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar or relevant jurisdiction.
At least five years of relevant legal experience, preferably in technology transactions, software/SaaS, or AI/data-related matters.
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
High level of analytical and business judgment.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience with AI/ML legal issues

Responsibilities

Manage a rapid pipeline of deal inquiries, accelerating business momentum while maintaining high-quality risk mitigation.
Draft and negotiate complex AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements, and assist business leaders at all levels in navigating and negotiating complex AI deals.
Lead negotiation process and quality control for contract lifecycle assisted by AI tools.
Stay current on benchmarking, contracting trends, and AI/Data regulations that affect our contracting positions and translate these into internal playbooks and guidelines.
Drive cross-functional initiatives related to contracts and data and AI strategy.
Translate complex regulatory and legal risks into practical advice for internal clients to help them understand our contractual terms, and the risks and mitigations associated with deviations.
Leverage AI-powered analytics and legal tools to automate routine tasks, allowing you to focus on high-value legal strategy and complex negotiations.
Build strong relationships across the business, guiding on legal and contractual issues that may arise in executing product roadmaps and Go-to-Market strategies.

Benefits

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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 (non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)