Corporate Counsel – Americas Sales Legal

Cisco

Corporate Counsel at Cisco handling complex commercial agreements with hyperscalers and advising on AI-related issues. Engaging with senior leadership while ensuring compliance in a dynamic legal environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRTP • District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $210,300 - $266,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in drafting and negotiating complex sales and commercial agreements, particularly within the technology sector. Proficient in advising on AI, IP-related issues, and ensuring compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Of Legal ExperienceExpert Knowledge Of Commercial LawNegotiating High-Value AgreementsFamiliarity With Data Privacy FrameworksProficiency In Intellectual Property

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Hard Skills

Commercial LawContract LawBusiness LawIntellectual PropertySoftware LicensingData Use RightsPrivacy And SecurityAntitrust RegulationsExport-Import RegulationsComplex Transactional Matters

Soft Skills

Trusted AdvisorMentoringProactive Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

Office 365

Industry Keywords

HyperscalersRevenue Recognition PoliciesComplianceGovernanceData PrivacyGDPRCCPAEU Data Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and negotiate bespoke, complex sales and commercial agreements with major hyperscalers
Advise on AI- and IP-related issues
Provide counsel across direct and indirect sales through channel partners
Partner with Finance to structure deal terms consistent with revenue recognition policies
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Sales leadership and Finance
Analyze and resolve complex business and legal issues
Ensure all transactions adhere to internal compliance, governance, data privacy, and regulatory requirements
Act as a proactive teammate and mentor

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of legal experience
substantial technology-industry experience supporting complex transactional matters for a multinational organization
expert knowledge of commercial, contract, and business law
proficiency in intellectual property, software and technology licensing, data use rights, privacy and security, antitrust, and export-import regulations
demonstrated experience negotiating high-value agreements with major hyperscalers
familiarity with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, EU Data Act)
high proficiency in standard desktop applications (Office 365)
excellent English language skills (written and verbal)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer