Corporate Counsel Buying Programs; Hybrid

Position: Corporate Counsel: Growth & Buying Programs (Hybrid)
The application window is expected to close on: 1/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Members of the Legal organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Meet the Team

The Growth & Buying Programs Legal team is at the forefront of Cisco's business expansion and evolution. We enable Cisco's growth and innovation by supporting strategic software and services buying programs, and critical cross-functional initiatives related to licensing, new routes to market, and customer contracting experiences.

Your Impact

You will be a strategic partner to Cisco's Growth Acceleration and Buying Programs Sales organizations, driving enhanced customer contract experiences, business agility, and deal acceleration for Cisco. You will:

* Shape innovative customer purchasing experiences by advising Product Management and Sales on the design and implementation of Cisco's industry-leading buying programs and growth initiatives.

* Lead data-driven contract simplification efforts to enhance the end-to-end customer contract experience.

* Accelerate revenue growth as a subject matter expert on complex sales escalations for Cisco's software buying programs.

* Enable scalable legal and deal support by developing resources that empower legal and business teams.

* Collaborate cross-functionally to automate and optimize deal processes, driving business agility.

Minimum Qualifications

* J.D. and excellent academic credentials.

* State Bar member in good standing and eligibility to practice.

* 5 years of relevant legal experience, including intellectual property laws.

* Experience with software licensing/SaaS and commercial transactions, preferably in the technology industry.

Preferred Qualifications

* Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand new technologies, business constructs, and operational processes.

* Applies sound judgment and a pragmatic approach to managing risks effectively.

* Demonstrates exceptional organizational abilities and time management, adept at juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.

* Solution oriented and able to work collaboratively to solve business challenges.

Why Cisco?

At 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.

Fueled 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.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees…