Principal Corporate Counsel

ph3Principal Corporate Counsel, Environmental Sustainability Legal Team (EMEA) /h3 pMeet the Teambr/The Regulatory Affairs team within Cisco’s Legal department is comprised of lawyers, operational specialists, program managers, engineers, and other experts focused on topics including privacy, global trade, cybersecurity, telecom, environmental sustainability, and various regulatory practice areas. The team’s charter is aligned with influencing, interpreting, and implementing evolving and existing regulations that impact Cisco’s business and interacting with external partners on these important topics. We partner with colleagues in Legal and functional teams across the company to drive impact. /p h3Your Impact /h3 pThis team is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Corporate Counsel to provide regulatory guidance across a broad spectrum of EMEA environmental, supply chain, and product focused regulations. You will work closely with a wide range of cross‑functional teams, including Sustainability, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Refresh, Legal, Government Affairs, Engineering, Workplace Resources and others. Your work will directly impact Cisco's ability to navigate increasingly complex legal landscapes in environmental sustainability and ensure unrestricted access to EMEA markets. /p h3Your Key Areas Of Responsibility Will Include /h3 ul liMonitoring and interpreting applicable EMEA environmental sustainability regulations, standards, and directives, such as ROHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, EPR, ESPR, CSRD, and the EU Batteries Regulation /li liDriving Cisco’s environmental compliance strategy and developing internal processes, policies, and procedures in furtherance of that compliance strategy /li liDeveloping and providing training and updates to key stakeholders on regulatory requirements and developments /li liCollaborating with cross‑functional partners to integrate environmental sustainability compliance implementation requirements into product design and development processes /li liPartnering with Cisco’s Government Affairs team to help influence existing and evolving regulations /li liParticipating and engaging with industry associations /li liPartnering with colleagues in Legal to respond to regulators and enforcement agencies, as needed /li /ul h3Minimum Qualifications /h3 ul liQualified lawyer (LLB, JD, or equivalent) in any EU jurisdiction or the UK, with 7+ years’ post‑qualification experience in sustainability or related regulatory compliance fields. /li liIn-depth knowledge of relevant environmental sustainability regulations. /li liStrong interpersonal and communication skills in English; additional European languages are an advantage. /li liProven track record to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to develop, deliver, and guide effective, efficient regulatory compliance strategies and programs /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liStrong experience working in or with multinational corporations, preferably in technology sector. /li liExperience working with regulatory bodies and industry groups. /li liDemonstrated proficiency in utilizing AI‑powered tools or intelligence platforms to conduct risk assessments and enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to predict and mitigate compliance risks. /li liExcellent skills in written/verbal communication, time management, quantitative/analytical and process documentation /li /ul h3Why Cisco? /h3 pAt 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. /p pWe’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. /p pFueled 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. /p pWe are Cisco, and our power starts with you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr