Closing Date: 22nd November, 2026
Description:
Job Description:The application window is expected to close on: 11/22/2026
“Members of the Legal organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.”
Meet the team:
The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within Cisco's Legal department is comprised of lawyers, program managers, operational and compliance specialists, and subject matter experts focused on topics such as ethics and compliance, global trade, telecommunications, environmental, accessibility, human rights, public sector compliance and other product and industry laws and regulations. We partner with colleagues across Legal and other functions across the company to drive compliance and impact.
The team is seeking a highly experienced Director, Associate General Counsel, Regional Compliance to lead our regional Ethics & Compliance program, strategy and execution at scale. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on regional matters, providing strategic guidance on ethics, compliance, and related matters. You will play a meaningful role in strengthening Cisco's compliance culture, mitigating risk, and ensuring alignment with global and regional compliance requirements. You will manage and lead Cisco's Regional Compliance team, located in EMEA, APJC and LATAM.
You will partner with your colleagues across the Regulatory & Compliance team, the broader Legal organization, and numerous other functions across the company to have an immediate impact with your analytic rigor, subject matter expertise, compliance acumen, business judgment, and ability to get things done.
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 and compliance specialists, and subject matter experts focused on topics such as ethics and compliance, global trade, telecommunications, environmental, accessibility, human rights, public sector compliance and other product and industry laws and regulations. We partner with colleagues across Legal and other functions across the company to drive compliance and impact.
The team is seeking a highly experienced Director, Associate General Counsel, Regional Compliance to lead our regional Ethics & Compliance program, strategy and execution at scale. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on regional matters, providing strategic guidance on ethics, compliance, and related matters. You will play a meaningful role in strengthening Cisco's compliance culture, mitigating risk, and ensuring alignment with global and regional compliance requirements. You will manage and lead Cisco's Regional Compliance team, located in EMEA, APJC and LATAM.
You will partner with your colleagues across the Regulatory & Compliance team, the broader Legal organization, and numerous other functions across the company to have an immediate impact with your analytic rigor, subject matter expertise, compliance acumen, business judgment, and ability to get things done.
Your Impact:
- You will be responsible for leading and oversight of Cisco's Regional Ethics & Compliance team, programs, strategies, approaches, and processes, with a focus on aligning program design with global and regional regulatory expectations and requirements.
- You have deep expertise in regional ethics & compliance matters and global ethics & compliance program elements and requirements.
- You have experience advising senior executives on compliance risks, stakeholder expectations, and legal and regulatory developments.
- You have experience managing compliance through data analytics, including performance metrics to track effectiveness and identify emerging trends before they become issues, and have a track record of driving continuous improvement into compliance programs.
- You are a strong systems-thinker and strategic leader with exceptional operational, communications, and collaboration skills, and an established record of presenting to senior executive audiences on complex compliance risks and strategies.
- You are a standout colleague and have a demonstrated track record driving cross-functional results by navigating complex organizational dynamics and building the credibility necessary to align disparate teams toward shared business objectives.
- You proactively identify and address opportunities to enhance due diligence programs and scalable processes to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree and 12+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Experience within the technology, telecommunications, or multinational corporate environment.
- Deep experience and strategic leadership in regulator, external stakeholder, industry, and customer conversations.
- Proven leadership experience and track record of motivating, empowering, and supporting teams to achieve optimal business results, develop their skills and careers, and enjoy their work.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using technology and AI to streamline processes and improve team efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing escalations and remediation activities.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a global, matrixed environment.
- High attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
