Closing Date: 22nd May, 2026
Description:
Job Description:The application window is expected to close on: 05/22/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the team:
The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within Cisco's Legal department is comprised of lawyers, program managers, operational specialists, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including compliance and ethics (anti-bribery and anti-corruption), global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, business & human rights, and various other regulatory practice areas and programs. We partner with colleagues in Legal and functional teams across the company to drive compliance and impact.
The team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to advise on telecommunications regulations, lawful intercept laws, and other market access regulatory issues primarily in North America, but extending to other jurisdictions where Cisco does business. You will collaborate with a team of legal professionals providing guidance and support on market access matters including compliance counseling to support product launches.
Your Impact:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Meet the team:
The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within Cisco's Legal department is comprised of lawyers, program managers, operational specialists, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including compliance and ethics (anti-bribery and anti-corruption), global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, business & human rights, and various other regulatory practice areas and programs. We partner with colleagues in Legal and functional teams across the company to drive compliance and impact.
The team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to advise on telecommunications regulations, lawful intercept laws, and other market access regulatory issues primarily in North America, but extending to other jurisdictions where Cisco does business. You will collaborate with a team of legal professionals providing guidance and support on market access matters including compliance counseling to support product launches.
Your Impact:
- Provide strategic legal advice and support on matters related to telecommunications and lawful intercept laws, including regulatory product compliance and licensing.
- Track regulatory developments and assess their impact on Cisco products and services.
- Develop policies, guidelines, and procedures to promote compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advise teams on regulatory aspects of product development and launches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and sales, to implement compliance strategies that enable business objectives.
- Partner with Cisco's Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations.
- Recommend pragmatic solutions to meet regulatory requirements and address potential compliance issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where Cisco does business.
- 8+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of telecommunications regulations and familiarity with lawful intercept laws.
- Strong experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop, deliver, and guide effective, efficient regulatory compliance strategies and programs.
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills to both business and legal audiences.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a large technology or telecommunications company or similar industry.
- Experience exploring AI applications to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to predict and mitigate compliance risks.
