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UK/EMEA - Privacy and Data Regulatory Legal Counsel

London, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic legal advisor aligning Cisco's global privacy program with evolving digital, privacy, and AI governance frameworks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Role type

Senior IC privacy and data regulatory legal counsel

Builds

Practical product requirements and executive guidance for AI, cloud, and security solutions

Domain

Technology (AI, Cloud, Security) + Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA)

Required skills

Regulatory counsel on privacy and data protection, Privacy by Design implementation, Cross-border data transfer compliance, AI and digital policy translation, Customer DPA resolution, Works Council and HR privacy guidance

Preferred skills

External privacy/security certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISM, CISSP), AI governance expertise, Cybersecurity and operational resilience experience, European Works Council engagement, Additional European languages (French, German, Spanish)

Technologies

EU SCCs, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, BCRs, LLMs

Responsibilities

Deliver actionable legal advice on privacy, data protection, and AI governance; Embed privacy and security by design across Cisco's portfolio; Ensure compliance for international data transfers; Translate EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, and the Data Act into practical requirements; Resolve escalated customer data processing agreements; Guide employee privacy matters and Works Council engagements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC