Principal Corporate Counsel – Security & Trust, Product Security

Cisco

Legal advisor at Cisco focusing on product security and compliance in the cybersecurity domain. Collaborating with various stakeholders to manage legal risks and implement policies.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $189,200 - $240,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal mentorship and support to Cisco's Security and Trust Org. on vulnerability matters, including coordinating with and advising other members of the legal department, outside counsel, communication teams, and other internal and external stakeholders
Assist in leading legal risks associated with vulnerability events, exploitation incidents, and other issues
Advise on compliance with enterprise and product security and resilience laws, and other legal requirements (such as contractual and intellectual property), and corporate policies
Review and negotiate enterprise and product security and resilience topics in customer and vendor contracts
Support the development, implementation, and improvement of security regulations, policies, standards, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent post-undergraduate degree, and active, tested admission to practice law and 7+ years' experience
Demonstrated mastery of security and resilience laws
Current meaningful background providing legal counsel on vulnerability events and exploitation incidents, including based on regulatory, contractual, and policy risks
Validated ability to run company and individual notifications, as well as regulatory reporting, for vulnerability events and exploitation incidents
Proven understanding of the meaning of product security requirements and policies, and vulnerability management and disclosure protocols

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Additional paid time away may be requested for family emergencies
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Eligibility for annual bonuses for non-sales roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vulnerability ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentCompliance AdvisoryPolicy DevelopmentContract Review

Soft Skills

MentorshipStakeholder CoordinationCommunication

Certifications

Active Admission to Practice Law