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Meet the Team

The Regulatory Affairs team within Cisco’s Legal department is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and subject matter experts focused on topics including privacy, global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, and various regulatory practice areas. The team’s charter is aligned with influencing, interpreting, and implementing evolving and existing regulations that impact Cisco’s business and interacting with external stakeholders on these important topics. We partner with colleagues in Legal and functional teams across the company to drive impact.

This team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on global telecommunications regulations, lawful intercept laws and other market access regulatory issues. You also will lead a team of legal professionals providing guidance and support on market access matters (including digital accessibility and product licensing).

Your Impact

• Managing a team of lawyers and regulatory specialists focused on regulatory topics such as global telecommunications, digital accessibility, and regulated industries.
• Providing strategic legal advice and support on matters related to telecommunications and lawful intercept laws, including regulatory compliance and product licensing.
• Developing policies, guidelines, and procedures to promote compliance with lawful intercept requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering and sales, to implement legal strategies that enable business objectives.
• Partnering with Cisco’s Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations.
• Recommending pragmatic solutions to potential compliance issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing.
• 10+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience with a focus on telecommunications regulations and familiarity with lawful intercept laws.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, empowering, supporting and engaging legal professionals to achieve optimal business results, develop their skills and careers, and enjoy their work.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large technology company or similar industry.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements is a plus.

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