Senior Counsel, Security Governance & Trust — Hybrid

Cisco Systems; United States; Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a skilled legal advisor for governance, compliance and operations within Cisco's Security and Trust Organization. You will provide expert legal analysis on security policies and procedures that uphold trust across our partners and customers.

You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, shaping corporate policies, standards, and processes related to AI adoption and security governance. A JD and 7+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD required with active admission to practice law
• 7+ years of experience in legal advisory
• Mastery of security and resilience laws and governance

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to Cisco's Security and Trust Organization on cybersecurity governance and compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, outside counsel, communications teams and security partners.
• Advise on risks related to trust, product testing, certifications, customer trust, RFPs and contract escalations.
• Develop and improve security governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Review and negotiate enterprise and product security contract escalations.
• Support governance initiatives for enterprise IT security and ethics guidelines.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Legal operations

Risk & compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a skilled legal advisor for governance, compliance and operations within Cisco's Security and Trust Organization. You will provide expert legal analysis on security policies and procedures that uphold trust across our partners and customers.

You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, shaping corporate policies, standards, and processes related to AI adoption and security governance. A JD and 7+ years' experience are required.