Senior Counsel - AI Transactions & Data Licensing

Cisco Systems Inc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems Inc is seeking a seasoned counsel to drive AI procurement and technology transactions in the UK. The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating complex AI, SaaS, and data licensing agreements, with a focus on protecting Cisco's IP and data in AI environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant legal experience, admission to the UK or US bar, and exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• High level of analytical and business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements.
• Lead negotiation processes and ensure risk mitigation in contract lifecycle with AI tools.
• Translate regulatory risks into practical guidance for internal clients.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Business judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bar admission (UK/US)

Job description

Cisco Systems Inc is seeking a seasoned counsel to drive AI procurement and technology transactions in the UK. The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating complex AI, SaaS, and data licensing agreements, with a focus on protecting Cisco's IP and data in AI environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant legal experience, admission to the UK or US bar, and exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.