AI & Data Strategy Counsel for Incubation & Deals

Cisco Systems; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems seeks a senior counsel to manage AI procurement, data licensing, and complex technology transactions. You will negotiate high-stakes agreements, guide business leaders, and drive governance using AI-enabled tools.

The role blends regulatory insight with hands-on deal execution, requiring a JD, admission to a U.S. state bar, and 5+ years in tech transactions or AI/data matters. Hybrid work, with in-office collaboration two days per week, is available.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least five years of relevant tech transactions or AI/data matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage rapid deal inquiries and risk mitigation.
• Draft and negotiate AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements.
• Lead negotiation processes and contract lifecycle oversight with AI tools.
• Translate regulatory risk into actionable guidance for internal clients.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on contracts and AI strategy.
• Provide strategic advice on terms and risk mitigations for deviations.
• Leverage AI analytics to automate routine tasks and focus on high-value strategy.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Cisco Systems seeks a senior counsel to manage AI procurement, data licensing, and complex technology transactions. You will negotiate high-stakes agreements, guide business leaders, and drive governance using AI-enabled tools.

The role blends regulatory insight with hands-on deal execution, requiring a JD, admission to a U.S. state bar, and 5+ years in tech transactions or AI/data matters. Hybrid work, with in-office collaboration two days per week, is available.