Principal Corporate Counsel: Security & Trust, Incident Response

Cisco UK

Base: $189,200.00 to $240,600.00 (us/canada); bonu...
Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Juris doctor degree required
7+ years legal experience
Security incident response expertise
Cisco UK is seeking a Principal Corporate Counsel for its Security and Trust Legal team, focusing on incident response and risk management. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in security laws, with a strong background in advising on compliance and incident management

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key legal advisor focused on incident response and risk management within Cisco's Security and Trust Organization.
  • The position requires providing expert mentorship on security events while ensuring compliance with evolving security, resilience, and data laws.
  • Employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible vacation time, and potential equity grants.

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Cisco UK is seeking a Principal Corporate Counsel for its Security and Trust Legal team, focusing on incident response and risk management. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in security laws, with a strong background in advising on compliance and incident management.

Salary

Base: $189,200.00 to $240,600.00 (US/Canada); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units and annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctor degree required
  • 7+ years legal experience
  • Security incident response expertise
  • Data protection law mastery
  • Regulatory reporting capability

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic problem-solving skills
  • AI governance framework experience
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Corporate security environment exposure

Key Requirements

  • Active admission to practice law
  • JD or equivalent post-undergraduate degree
  • Validated ability to run company notifications
  • Solid understanding of corporate security policies

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