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Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance

Cisco Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$227,500.00 to $288,400.00 per year

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Description

Cisco's Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance to advise on compliance matters, laws, and regulations governing public sector business in key markets.

The ideal candidate will provide legal advice and support on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, develop policies and guidelines, conduct internal assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing.
  • 10+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience, with a focus on U.S. public sector compliance and government contracts.
  • Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and relevant statutes.
  • Consistent track record of developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with national regulations and legal principles applicable to public sector business in the EU, LATAM, and Canada.
  • Eligibility and willingness to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

The starting salary range for this position is $227,500.00 to $288,400.00.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.

Skills

Required

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  • compliance programs
  • policies development

Nice to have

  • national regulations
  • legal principles
  • U.S. government security clearance
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