Cisco
Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Compliance
$228K–$373K
Washington, District of Columbia, US +3 · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, US
RTP, North Carolina, US
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Seattle, Washington, US - Experience
- 10+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience.
- Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
About the job
Advises Cisco on public sector compliance and government contracts, develops compliance policies, assesses risks, and partners with business teams and Government Affairs.
What you'll do
- Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including FAR, its supplements, and relevant statutes.
- Develop compliance policies and guidelines, conduct internal assessments, monitor potential issues, and recommend solutions.
- Work with cross-functional teams to operationalize contractual and regulatory requirements and partner with Government Affairs on evolving regulations.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing.
- 10+ years of relevant in-house legal and/or law firm experience focused on U.S. public sector compliance and government contracts.
- Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and relevant statutes.
- Track record developing and implementing compliance programs and policies and guiding regulatory compliance strategies.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with public sector regulations and legal principles in the EU, LATAM, and Canada.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
Pay
$227,500.00 to $288,400.00 USD (starting salary range; base salary); $255,900.00 - $373,100.00 USD (full salary range; base salary, New York City Metro Area); $227,500.00 - $331,700.00 USD (full salary range; base salary, non-Metro New York state & Washington state)
Tools
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
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