Senior Corporate Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (EMEA)

Cisco is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Ethics & Compliance Counsel to join our Global Ethics & Compliance team. This role will serve as a key advisor to regional leadership, helping to embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Ethics & Compliance, you will play a critical role in navigating the complex regulatory and compliance landscape of the region and ensuring adherence to Cisco's ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

  
  
  

• Monitor, interpret, and advise on applicable regional laws, regulations, and compliance standards.

  
  
  

• Advise on and negotiate compliance provisions in commercial agreements.

  
  
  

• Advise on customer requests related to Cisco’s Ethics & Compliance program and commitment.

  
  
  

• Advise on and oversee regional Remediation post-investigation.

  
  
  

• Design and lead regional Ethics & Compliance training – virtual and in-person.

  
  
  

• Serve as a regional escalation point for high-risk Partner and Supplier due diligence findings.

  
  
  

• Lead quarterly regional Ethics & Compliance roundtables with control function and regional business leads.

  
  
  

• Manage and advise on Conflict of Interest (COI) Gifts, Travel and Entertainment (GTE) and Third-Party Due Diligence related escalations.

  
  
  

• Design and lead regional engagements with key external business partners.

  
  
  

• As needed/requested, partner with Investigations on policy enforcement matters.

  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.

  
  
  

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in ethics and compliance, corporate law, or a related field, preferably within the technology sector.

  
  
  

• In-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape in the EMEA region.

  
  
  

• Proven experience advising senior leadership on compliance matters.

  
  
  

• Strong understanding of compliance program design, implementation, and training.

  
  
  

• Excellent negotiation and contract review skills.

  
  
  

• Experience with due diligence processes and managing escalations.

  
  
  

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

  
  
  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.

  
  
  

• Rigorous attention to detail.

  
  
  

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

  
  
  

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