Corporate Counsel – Americas Sales Legal

Cisco

. Draft and negotiate bespoke, complex sales and commercial agreements with major service providers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $178,900 - $226,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex sales and commercial agreements, with a strong focus on AI and intellectual property issues. Provides actionable legal counsel while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and revenue recognition principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD5+ Years Legal ExperienceExpert Knowledge of Commercial LawProficiency in Intellectual Property and AI RegulationsCIPP/E Certification

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Hard Skills

Drafting and Negotiating AgreementsComplex Transactional MattersIntellectual Property LicensingData Use RightsPrivacy and Security LawAntitrust RegulationsExport-Import RegulationsRevenue Recognition PrinciplesCloud Marketplace TransactionsGenerative AI Advisory

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringProactive TeamworkAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office 365AI-Powered Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/E

Industry Keywords

Data Privacy FrameworksGDPRCCPAEU Data ActMultinational Companies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and negotiate bespoke, complex sales and commercial agreements with major service providers
Advise on AI- and IP-related issues, including model and data licensing, IP ownership and indemnification, AI warranties and liability, responsible-AI commitments, and emerging AI regulation
Provide counsel across direct and indirect sales through channel partners, distributors, and resellers
Address distribution agreements, flow-down terms, pricing, and channel issues
Partner with Finance to structure deal terms consistent with revenue recognition policies
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Sales leadership and Finance
Analyze and resolve complex business and legal issues through clear, actionable advice
Ensure transactions adhere to internal compliance, governance, data privacy, and regulatory requirements
Act as a proactive teammate and mentor

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and 5+ years of legal experience
Substantial technology-industry experience supporting complex transactional matters for a multinational organization
Expert knowledge of commercial, contract, and business law
Proficiency in intellectual property, software and technology licensing, data use rights, privacy and security, AI, antitrust, and export-import regulations
Familiarity with data privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and EU Data Act
High proficiency in standard desktop applications, including Office 365
Excellent English language skills, written and verbal
CIPP/E certification is a plus
Experience advising on generative AI and using AI-powered tools is preferred
Experience with cloud marketplace transactions, co-sell/partner programs, and consumption or committed-spend pricing models is preferred
Understanding of revenue recognition and financial principles common to US-based publicly traded companies is preferred
Experience working with multinational companies is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time provided on hire and each January 1, plus up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
Sales employees may earn performance-based incentive pay on top of base salary