Regional Ethics & Compliance Director

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Director, Associate General Counsel, Regional Compliance to lead the regional ethics and compliance program across EMEA, APJC and LATAM and to advise senior leadership on regulatory developments and cross‑border risk.

You will manage a cross‑regional team, drive program design, due diligence, and continuous improvement in a global, matrixed organization, and operate in a hybrid work model with two in‑office days per week.

Qualifications

• JD, LLB, or equivalent law degree with 12+ years in ethics, compliance, and risk management.
• Strategic leadership in regulator, external stakeholder, industry, and customer conversations.
• Proven leadership in motivating and supporting teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience using technology and AI to streamline processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cisco’s Regional Ethics & Compliance program, strategy, and execution at scale.
• Advise senior leadership on compliance risks and regulatory developments.
• Manage and lead the Regional Compliance team across EMEA, APJC, LATAM.
• Use data analytics to monitor performance and identify trends; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic guidance

Data analytics

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

Legal tech

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Director, Associate General Counsel, Regional Compliance to lead the regional ethics and compliance program across EMEA, APJC and LATAM and to advise senior leadership on regulatory developments and cross‑border risk.

You will manage a cross‑regional team, drive program design, due diligence, and continuous improvement in a global, matrixed organization, and operate in a hybrid work model with two in‑office days per week.