Senior Corporate Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (EMEA)

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Cisco is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Ethics & Compliance Counsel to join our Global Ethics & Compliance team. This role will serve as a key advisor to regional leadership, helping to embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Ethics & Compliance, you will play a critical role in navigating the complex regulatory and compliance landscape of the region and ensuring adherence to Cisco's ethical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor, interpret, and advise on applicable regional laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
  • Advise on and negotiate compliance provisions in commercial agreements.
  • Advise on customer requests related to Cisco’s Ethics & Compliance program and commitment.
  • Advise on and oversee regional remediation post-investigation.
  • Design and lead regional Ethics & Compliance training – virtual and in-person.
  • Serve as a regional escalation point for high-risk Partner and Supplier due diligence findings.
  • Lead quarterly regional Ethics & Compliance roundtables with control function and regional business leads.
  • Manage and advise on Conflict of Interest (COI) Gifts, Travel and Entertainment (GTE) and Third-Party Due Diligence related escalations.
  • Design and lead regional engagements with key external business partners.
  • As needed/requested, partner with Investigations on policy enforcement matters.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
  • 8-12 years of relevant experience in ethics and compliance, corporate law, or a related field, preferably within the technology sector.
  • In-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape in the EMEA region.
  • Proven experience advising senior leadership on compliance matters.
  • Strong understanding of compliance program design, implementation, and training.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract review skills.
  • Experience with due diligence processes and managing escalations.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Rigorous attention to detail.
  • Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

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Job Description:

Cisco is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Ethics & Compliance Counsel to join our Global Ethics & Compliance team. This role will serve as a key advisor to regional leadership, helping to embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Ethics & Compliance, you will play a critical role in navigating the complex regulatory and compliance landscape of the region and ensuring adherence to Cisco’s ethical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor, interpret, and advise on applicable regional laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
  • Advise on and negotiate compliance provisions in commercial agreements.
  • Advise on customer requests related to Cisco’s Ethics & Compliance program and commitment.
  • Advise on and oversee regional remediation post-investigation.
  • Design and lead regional Ethics & Compliance training – virtual and in-person.
  • Serve as a regional escalation point for high-risk Partner and Supplier due diligence findings.
  • Lead quarterly regional Ethics & Compliance roundtables with control function and regional business leads.
  • Manage and advise on Conflict of Interest (COI) Gifts, Travel and Entertainment (GTE) and Third-Party Due Diligence related escalations.
  • Design and lead regional engagements with key external business partners.
  • As needed/requested, partner with Investigations on policy enforcement matters.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
  • 8-12 years of relevant experience in ethics and compliance, corporate law, or a related field, preferably within the technology sector.
  • In-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape in the EMEA region.
  • Proven experience advising senior leadership on compliance matters.
  • Strong understanding of compliance program design, implementation, and training.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract review skills.
  • Experience with due diligence processes and managing escalations.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Rigorous attention to detail.
  • Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

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Posted: May 16th, 2026