Senior Counsel: AI Strategy, Data Deals & Incubation

Cisco; Washington; Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a seasoned counsel to join our AI and data contracting team, driving high‑impact AI, SaaS, and data license negotiations. You will shape risk management, guide business leaders through complex terms, and lead contract negotiations with advancing AI tools.

This role blends legal excellence with strategic business impact in a hybrid Cisco environment. You will translate regulatory risks into practical guidance, develop internal playbooks, and collaborate across product, security,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum five years of relevant technology transactions, software/SaaS, or AI/data‑related matters.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a rapid pipeline of deal inquiries with risk mitigation.
• Draft and negotiate AI procurement, SaaS, and data licensing agreements.
• Lead contract lifecycle negotiations with support from AI tools.
• Stay current on AI data regulations and translate into internal playbooks and guidelines.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives related to contracts, data and AI strategy.
• Translate regulatory risks into practical guidance for internal clients.
• Leverage AI‑powered analytics to automate routine tasks and focus on high‑value negotiations.
• Build relationships across the business as a trusted advisor on legal and contractual issues.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytics

Business judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Cisco is seeking a seasoned counsel to join our AI and data contracting team, driving high‑impact AI, SaaS, and data license negotiations. You will shape risk management, guide business leaders through complex terms, and lead contract negotiations with advancing AI tools.

This role blends legal excellence with strategic business impact in a hybrid Cisco environment. You will translate regulatory risks into practical guidance, develop internal playbooks, and collaborate across product, security,