Senior Corporate Counsel – AI Governance

Cisco, the world’s leading networking, communications, and security company, is on a mission to empower an inclusive future for everyone.
We are proud to consistently be recognized as one of the best places in the world to work by Fortune, and we are looking for outstanding people to join our legal team.
What You’ll Do This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cisco legal team supporting the governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
We are seeking a teammate and thought leader who is ready to dive into the heart of innovative technology in an environment that is dynamic and constantly evolving.
We are looking for someone who is excited to join a highly collaborative, cross-functional, fun, conscientious and collegial team that serves as the AI Governance subject matter experts for Cisco.
Your Minimum Qualifications: Bar admission in any jurisdiction with good standing, with a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house (the ideal candidate will have both law firm and in-house experience).
Experience in managing legal requests from multiple internal clients, while prioritizing key transactions.
Experience in communicating legal issues in plain-English.
Adept at quickly making sound legal judgments to facilitate nimble business execution.
Subject Matter Expert in the following: Providing practical guidance on the safe and ethical use of AI to various stakeholders, including product development, enterprise IT, marketing, services and human resources.
Tracking and providing guidance on global laws regulating AI while collaborating with other legal teams (i.
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privacy, IP).
Developing and Implementing AI governance strategies and policies as well as playbooks, guidelines and resource materials for use across Cisco for various personas and use cases Reviewing contracts and agreements related to AI technologies, including acting as legal lead in negotiations with AI model providers.
Developing and facilitating training for various teams on AI governance, legal risks, and compliance.
Desired Skills and Characteristics: Be a great teammate, willing to pitch in and assist wherever needed.
Excellent business judgment, advocating for acceptable legal risk to enable business outcomes Customer and client-centric approach, demonstrating respect and a positive attitude under all circumstances Outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills, with the ability to discuss complex issues in a clear and simple manner both in writing and orally Focused attention to detail and ability to work independently Strong organizational and social skills and desire to make legal processes more efficient Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to provide clarity around complex and nuanced issues to various audiences in multiple subject areas and jurisdictions Strong leadership skills, wanting to supply to a team culture passionate about shared success Proven knowledge of software licensing, AI governance and emerging regulations, intellectual property, and marketing; and Experience and familiarity with data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
External privacy and/or security certifications (e.
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, CIPP/E, CISSP) is a plus.
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