Principal Corporate Counsel: Security Governance and Operations

Cisco•Atlanta, NC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Corporate Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor and partner focused on governance, compliance, and operations within Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization. The role provides expert legal analysis and guidance on security policies, standards, and procedures that support trust in Cisco. It collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, develops corporate policies and processes, and contributes to cross-functional initiatives concerning security and trust in Cisco’s adoption and deployment of AI. The work supports Cisco’s ability to maintain trust and address complex legal issues in cybersecurity.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent post-undergraduate degree, active admission to practice law, and 7+ years of experience.
Demonstrated mastery of security and resilience laws.
Current meaningful background providing legal counsel on security governance, operations, compliance, and trust.
Proven understanding of information security requirements and policies, and security governance and operations.

Nice To Haves

Strategic approach to identifying and addressing legal and security challenges.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex issues and propose effective solutions.
Clear communication skills and ability to convey complex legal and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Exposure to working with security teams.
Experience establishing governance frameworks for security aspects of enterprise information technology environments and ensuring compliance with emerging security and resilience regulations and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support to Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization on cybersecurity governance and compliance, and provide legal operational leadership.
Lead coordination of cybersecurity advice involving other members of the legal department, outside counsel, communications teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in leading legal advice on trust and compliance risks, including product testing and certifications, customer trust issues, RFPs, and contract escalations.
Advise on governance and operations, including policies, standards, procedures, controls in boundaried environments, and cleared facilities.
Review and negotiate enterprise and product security contract escalations.
Support the development, implementation, and improvement of security governance, policies, standards, and position of trust.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid day off for an employee’s birthday.
Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
Paid personal wellness days.
Vacation time or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification.
Sick time off.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units, subject to eligibility and continued employment.