Principal Corporate Counsel

Cisco

Attorney providing strategic legal counsel for Cisco's US Public Sector Sales team. Navigating complex government regulations and mentoring legal professionals in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMcLean • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $202,200 - $256,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior leadership to execute federal deals and develop policies that enable the business while mitigating risk
Navigate the complexities of U.S. Government legal, compliance, and national security regulations
Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for the US Public Sector Legal Team, fostering professional growth
Maintain a mature legal presence while interfacing with Cisco executives, technical experts, and U.S. Government agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an accredited law school
admission to and in good standing with the state bar of at least one U.S. State
10+ total years of experience as a practicing attorney
6+ years gained in-house, at a government agency or law firm supporting government transactions and government compliance and operations
experience in supporting complex enterprises sales or government agency procurement/acquisition of IT products and professional services to the Federal government
knowledge and experience with FAR/DFARs
commercial item procurement
review/proposal/awards
GWACs
Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
knowledge and practical experience in Federal Rules of Ethics
U.S. Citizenship
a Top Secret National Security Clearance or ability to apply for one after hire and be located in the Washington metropolitan DC area

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

law degree10+ years experience as practicing attorney6+ years in-house experiencegovernment transactions supportgovernment complianceFAR/DFARs knowledgecommercial item procurementreview/proposal/awardsGWACsOther Transaction Agreements (OTAs)

Soft Skills

mentorshipprofessional growth facilitationinterfacing with executivesrisk mitigationsubject matter expertise

Certifications

state bar admissionTop Secret National Security Clearance