Director, Associate General Counsel: Regional Compliance

The application window is expected to close on 11/22/2026. Members of the Legal organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

About the role

The Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team within Cisco’s Legal department is comprised of lawyers, program managers, operational and compliance specialists, and subject matter experts focused on topics such as ethics and compliance, global trade, telecommunications, environmental, accessibility, human rights, public sector compliance and other product and industry laws and regulations. The team partners with colleagues across Legal and other functions across the company to drive compliance and impact. This role leads the regional Ethics & Compliance program, strategy and execution at scale, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on regional matters and managing Cisco’s Regional Compliance team located in EMEA, APJC and LATAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Cisco’s Regional Ethics & Compliance team, programs, strategies, approaches, and processes, with a focus on aligning program design with global and regional regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Advise senior executives on compliance risks, stakeholder expectations, and legal and regulatory developments.
• Manage compliance through data analytics, including performance metrics to track effectiveness and identify emerging trends before they become issues; drive continuous improvement into compliance programs.
• Present to senior executive audiences on complex compliance risks and strategies.
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics and build credibility to align disparate teams toward shared business objectives.
• Proactively identify and address opportunities to enhance due diligence programs and scalable processes to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks.
• Partner with colleagues across the Regulatory & Compliance team, the broader Legal organization, and numerous other functions across the company.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree and 12+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management.
• Experience within the technology, telecommunications, or multinational corporate environment.
• Deep experience and strategic leadership in regulator, external stakeholder, industry, and customer conversations.
• Proven leadership experience and track record of motivating, empowering, and supporting teams to achieve optimal business results, develop their skills and careers, and enjoy their work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using technology and AI to streamline processes and improve team efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing escalations and remediation activities.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a global, matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment.

Benefits

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Grants of Cisco restricted stock units (vest following continued employment for defined periods)
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees: flexible vacation time off program (no defined limit, subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles (subject to Cisco’s policies)

Pay

The starting salary range posted for this position is $239,700.00 to $303,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

• New York City Metro Area: $285,500.00 - $420,700.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $256,800.00 - $374,400.00

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Schedule

Hybrid work model: generally two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.