Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Position: Senior Corporate Counsel: US Public Sector Compliance
Location: Washington, DC
Description:
What You’ll Do
Cisco’s Regulatory Affairs, Legal team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on compliance matters, laws, and regulations governing U.S. federal (FED), state, local, and education (SLED) public sector business. This role requires a deep understanding of U.S. public sector compliance, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice and support on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements, and relevant statutes.
- Developing policies and guidelines crafted to foster a culture of trust and mitigate and address risks inherent to the public sector.
- Conducting internal assessments, and monitoring for potential compliance issues and recommending pragmatic solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, and operations functions, to operationalize compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Partnering with Cisco’s Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
Contact: Rachel Boland (raboland@cisco.com)
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for this role are:
- 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 and working with varying business units to develop, deliver, and guide effective, efficient regulatory compliance strategies and programs.
- Obtain a U.S. government security clearance of TS/SCI with Poly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a large technology company or similar industry.
- Active U.S. government security clearance of TS/SCI with Poly.