Cisco Principle Corporate Counsel Product Legal 

United States, North Carolina, Cary 

103554227

The application window is expected to close on: 7/8/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Develop detailed knowledge of the data center compute products, business processes, people and go-to-market strategies around the world to support all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Dive into privacy, regulatory, business and operational challenges for a growing worldwide business
• Collaborate with our Sales and Channel teams, both Legal and account executives, across all stages of the customer and partner sales motion
• Establish relationships throughout the Cisco organization and Cisco Legal team
• Learn to make fast, smart legal judgments to help our business continue to scale

• J.D. or equivalent, licensed to practice law, and 7+ of relevant legal experience, in-house and/or law firm experience, with at least 2 years of in-house experience.
• Background in technology law (e.g., licensing, drafting, product development, negotiations, regulatory guidance, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle simultaneous projects for multiple businesses under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand complex contractual, business, and legal issues, assess risk, and provide concise, plain English, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience with privacy and data protection and use issues.

• Practical business judgment and ability to balance legal requirements and business risk along with the ability to find common ground and be collaborative under pressure
• Experience supporting the development and sale of technology products and services on an international scale, including dealing with tax, regulatory, engineering, intellectual property, etc.
• Capability to quickly absorb, evaluate, and respond to novel issues and craft creative solutions
• Strategic thinker and easily adapt to differing needs and interests of business stakeholders and Cisco’s customers.