Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance

Cisco•Columbia, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cisco’s Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within the Legal department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance. The role advises on compliance matters, laws, and regulations governing public sector business in key markets, including the U.S. It requires deep understanding of public sector compliance legal principles, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team includes lawyers, program managers, operational specialists, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on compliance and ethics, global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, and other regulatory practice areas and programs. The team partners with colleagues across Legal and functional teams to drive compliance and impact.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed in good standing.
10+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience, focused on U.S. public sector compliance and government contracts.
Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and relevant statutes.
Consistent track record of developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.
Experience working with varying business units to develop, deliver, and guide effective and efficient regulatory compliance strategies and programs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with national regulations and legal principles applicable to public sector business in the EU, LATAM, and Canada.
Eligibility and willingness to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), its supplements, and relevant statutes.
Develop policies and guidelines to foster a culture of trust and mitigate and address risks inherent to the public sector.
Conduct internal assessments, monitor for potential compliance issues, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, and operations, to operationalize compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Cisco’s Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, subject to continued employment and vesting terms.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus one floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
One paid day off for an employee’s birthday, a paid year-end holiday shutdown, and four paid personal wellness days.
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations.
80 hours of sick time off upon hire and each January 1 thereafter, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues involving family members.
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
For non-sales roles, eligibility to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco policies.