Corporate Counsel: Digital Accessibility

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to ensure compliance with digital accessibility laws and regulations. This role involves leading efforts to develop policies and guidelines that promote inclusive experiences for users. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and various business units to enhance the accessibility of products and services. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to shaping a more accessible future for all. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time Off (80 hours annually)

Hybrid Work Environment

Inclusive Communities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of in-house legal experience focused on accessibility.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG, EN 301 549, and Section 508.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts on compliance with global digital accessibility laws.
• Develop policies to evaluate accessibility of products and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate accessibility standards.

Skills

Digital Accessibility Laws

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Legal Advice

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 5.13.2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Regulatory Affairs team within Cisco's Legal department is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and other experts focused on topics including privacy, global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, and various regulatory practice areas. The team's charter is aligned with influencing, interpreting, and implementing evolving and existing regulations that impact Cisco's business and interacting with external partners on these important topics. We partner with colleagues in Legal and functional teams across the company to drive impact. You will be working with our Accessibility Office, engineering teams, and additional key collaborators to maintain compliance in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

This team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Counsel to advise on compliance with digital accessibility laws and regulations and help drive our dedication to providing inclusive experiences for our users.

Your Impact

• Leading and managing efforts focused on compliance with global digital accessibility laws and regulations and relevant global accessibility standards.
• Developing policies and guidelines crafted to evaluate the accessibility and usability of Cisco's products and services.
• Providing legal advice and support on accessibility-related issues to various business units, including product development, marketing, and customer support teams.
• Increasing awareness and understanding of disabilities and prioritizing accessibility in technology through internal regulatory updates and training.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts, to integrate accessibility standard methodologies into the design and development processes.
• Facilitating responses to accessibility regulators, partnering with Cisco's Government Affairs team to help shape evolving regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing, with 5+ years of relevant accessibility in-house legal and/or law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital accessibility laws, regulatory compliance, reporting, global accessibility standards including WCAG, EN 301 549, Section 508, and relevant U.S. and international laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop, deliver, and guide effective regulatory compliance strategies and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a large technology or telecommunications company, or similar industry.
• Experience counseling mainly B2B technology companies or online platform providers regarding EAA.
• Prior experience working with regulatory bodies, industry groups, the U.S. Federal Communication Commission, or equivalent global regulators.

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees' diverse backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers, where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to give their best and be their best.

We understand our opportunity to bring communities together, and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. We offer dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—which nearly 86% of employees utilize!

Our purpose, driven by our people, makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure every step we take is toward a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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