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Principal Corporate Counsel: Security Governance and Operations

RTP, North Carolina, USFull-time$192k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Principal legal advisor providing governance, compliance, and operational leadership for Cisco's Security and Trust Organization, focusing on cybersecurity policies, standards, and trust frameworks.

Role type

Principal Corporate Counsel (Security Governance & Operations)

Builds

Corporate security policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks for Cisco's AI adoption and cybersecurity domain.

Domain

Cybersecurity, Legal, Compliance, Trust & Safety

Required skills

Security governance, compliance, legal analysis, contract negotiation, policy development, risk management, stakeholder coordination

Preferred skills

Strategic problem-solving, complex issue analysis, cross-functional collaboration, security team experience, regulatory framework establishment

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on cybersecurity governance and compliance; lead coordination for legal department and external counsel on security matters; assist in legal advice regarding trust risks, product testing, certifications, and contract escalations; advise on governance controls in boundaried environments; review and negotiate enterprise security contracts; support development of security governance policies.

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship