Principal Corporate Counsel: Security Governance and Operations
About The Position
Cisco is seeking a Principal Corporate Counsel to advise and partner with its Security and Trust Organization on cybersecurity governance, compliance, and legal operations. The role provides legal analysis and guidance on security policies, standards, and procedures that support trust in Cisco and its products. It involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, developing corporate policies and processes, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives concerning security and trust in Cisco’s adoption and deployment of AI. The position supports Cisco in maintaining trust and navigating complex legal issues in cybersecurity.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent post-undergraduate degree.
- Active admission to practice law, with admission tested.
- At least 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.
- Coordinate legal advice with other members of the legal department, outside counsel, communications teams, and other internal and external stakeholders in cybersecurity matters.
- Help lead 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 development, implementation, and improvement of security governance, policies, standards, and position of trust.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
