Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance

Cisco

. Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the FAR, its supplements, and relevant statutes .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $227,500 - $288,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. public sector compliance and government contracts, with a strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs and policies while collaborating across business units to ensure regulatory adherence.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree10+ Years In-House Legal ExperienceFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) ExpertiseCompliance Program DevelopmentU.S. Government Security Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Public Sector ComplianceGovernment ContractsCompliance Program DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance StrategiesInternal AssessmentsPolicy DevelopmentRisk MitigationLegal PrinciplesContractual ObligationsStatutory Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationTrust Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed In Good Standing

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)Public SectorNational RegulationsEU ComplianceLATAM ComplianceCanada Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the FAR, its supplements, and relevant statutes
Develop policies and guidelines to foster a culture of trust and mitigate and address public-sector risks
Conduct internal assessments and monitor for potential compliance issues
Recommend pragmatic solutions to compliance issues
Collaborate with sales, finance, and operations teams to operationalize compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
Partner with Cisco’s Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Licensed in good standing
10+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience
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
Track record of developing and implementing compliance programs and policies
Experience working with varying business units to develop, deliver, and guide effective regulatory compliance strategies and programs
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

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, vesting following 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 off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies