Corporate Counsel: Americas Sales Legal (Hybrid)
Core
In-house corporate counsel supporting Americas Sales leadership in negotiating complex commercial agreements, AI/IP issues, and channel sales transactions for Cisco.
Role type
Senior in-house corporate counsel (sales legal)
Builds
Complex sales and commercial agreements, AI/ML arrangements, data protection agreements, and strategic alliances for Cisco's service provider customers.
Domain
Technology industry, AI, IP, and commercial law
Required skills
Commercial contract negotiation, AI and IP law expertise, data privacy compliance, revenue recognition structuring, channel partner management, complex problem solving
Preferred skills
CIPP/E certification, generative AI advisory experience, cloud marketplace transaction experience, financial acumen for revenue recognition, multinational company experience
Technologies
Office 365
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate bespoke sales and commercial agreements with major service providers; Advise on AI- and IP-related issues including model licensing and liability; Provide counsel on direct and channel sales through distributors and resellers; Partner with Finance to structure deal terms consistent with revenue recognition policies; Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Sales leadership; Analyze and resolve complex business and legal issues; Ensure transactions adhere to internal compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
