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Principal Corporate Counsel

Cisco Garching Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We are looking for a committed, creative, entrepreneurial, experienced commercial lawyer to join our Legal team supporting Cisco's Sales in Germany and Switzerland.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate legal agreements for complex deals with major Enterprise and Public Sector customers in Germany and Switzerland.
  • Provide guidance on data and security related topics in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Apply Cisco legal and business policies and practices to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance.
  • Serve as a business partner and advisor to the Sales business or segment lead, Finance, and Government Affairs.
  • Engage in cross-functional projects as a legal subject-matter expert.
  • Develop and deliver presentations/legal trainings on compliance and regulatory topics.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of commercial and corporate experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German; fluency in French or other European languages is a plus.
  • Experience in supporting complex commercial contract negotiations for large enterprises and public/state-run entities.
  • Extensive knowledge of technology contract matters, including intellectual property, software licensing, and data protection.
  • Seasoned judgment to advise on regulatory and compliance matters.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity to participate in Giving Back projects.
  • Professional and personal growth opportunities.

Team Culture

  • The EMEA Sales Legal team promotes cultural differences and personal development based on trust and high ethical standards.

Skills

Required

  • commercial contract negotiation
  • corporate governance
  • data protection
  • intellectual property
  • software licensing
  • German
  • English

Nice to have

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