Description
The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within Cisco's Legal department is seeking a highly experienced Director, Associate General Counsel, Regional Compliance to lead the 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.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee Cisco's Regional Ethics & Compliance team, programs, strategies, approaches, and processes
- Align program design with global and regional regulatory expectations and requirements
- Advise senior executives on compliance risks, stakeholder expectations, and legal and regulatory developments
- Manage compliance through data analytics, including performance metrics to track effectiveness and identify emerging trends
- Drive continuous improvement into compliance programs
- 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
- 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
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick time)
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Salary Range:
- $239,700.00 to $303,800.00 (U.S. and/or Canada locations)