Cisco Corporate Counsel AI 

United States, North Carolina, Cary 

345924038

The application window is expected to close on: 3.11.2025

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

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a highly motivated, solution-driven and tech-savvy attorney who is passionate about working in a dynamic, ground breaking environment and who will:

• Support the introduction of new AI products and solutions, helping to ensure production readiness and to building scalable product compliance strategies;
• Develop deep knowledge of Cisco's AI Software and Platform initiatives, products, processes, and go-to-market strategies; and develop close working relationships with the product management, engineering, operations, finance, sales and business development teams building and bringing AI products and solutions to market.
• Provide legal advice across emerging AI regulations as well as intellectual property, regulatory and other market access issues, and transactional matters.
• Collaborate extensively and proactively with other legal professionals within Product Legal and SME organizations.
• Lead with problem solving, curiosity, drive, and thoughtfulness.

• Bar admission in any jurisdiction with good standing, with a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house (the ideal candidate will have both law firm and in-house experience.)
• Legal experience in software and cloud services industries, ideally with a recent emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. A background in computing infrastructure is helpful. Proven knowledge of intellectual property, regulatory and development issues germane to software and cloud services development and marketing.
• Outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills, including experience negotiating complex licensing agreements and working with large customers and strategic partners.
• Ability to understand and synthesize complex issues, assess legal and business risk, and provide concise, plain English, business-focused advice.

• Tight-knit collaboration skills for close partnerships with business, technical, and Legal team members.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, lead and deliver on simultaneous projects/deliverables under deadline pressure.
• Drive and commitment to supply to cross-functional initiatives across the Legal organization.
• Humility and a sense of humor.