Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance

Cisco•Washington, DC

2d•$227,500 - $373,100•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a license in good standing.
10 or more 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, and 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 that 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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting terms.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
One floating holiday for non-exempt employees
One paid day off for an employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
Four paid personal wellness days
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation 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 usage limit, subject to availability and business limitations.
80 hours of sick time provided on hire and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
Employees in non-sales roles are eligible to earn annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.