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Director, Associate General Counsel, Business and Human Rights

Lead Cisco’s global business and human rights programs, including governance, due diligence, and risk mitigation. Scale these efforts across multinational technology operations.

USUnited StatesNCNorth CarolinaWAWashington
$239,700 – $303,800 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Lead and continuously strengthen Cisco’s enterprise-wide human rights program and strategy.
  • Set the direction and oversee execution of Cisco’s global human rights program, including regulatory governance and due diligence frameworks.
  • Manage the Business and Human Rights team.
  • Work with the Regulatory and Compliance team, the broader Legal organization, and other company functions.
  • Oversee cross-functional development of human rights standards and processes.
  • Integrate human rights requirements across Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, business units, and other global functions.
  • Present complex human rights risks and strategy to senior executives, including supply chain and forced labor risks, HRIAs, and global regulatory frameworks.
  • Improve due diligence programs and scalable processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school preferred, or equivalent compliance experience or training.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience designing, executing, and scaling legal business and human rights programs in a multinational technology company or similar role.
  • Substantial experience and strategic judgment in discussions with regulators, external partners, industry groups, and customers.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and a record of motivating, empowering, and supporting teams.
  • Proficiency using technology and AI to streamline processes and improve team efficiency.
  • Ability to lead and manage complex projects.
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills for business and legal audiences.
  • Preferred: experience at a large global technology company or similar industry addressing digital human rights issues and engaging with multi-stakeholder groups.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Eligible grants of Cisco restricted stock units.
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year.
  • One floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
  • One paid day off for the employee’s birthday.
  • Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
  • Four paid days off for personal wellness.
  • Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year.
  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation program, with no defined limit and subject to availability and business limitations.
  • 80 hours of sick time provided on the hire date and each January 1 thereafter.
  • Carry forward up to 80 hours of unused sick time.
  • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues.
  • Option to take 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
  • Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
  • Benefits and perks listed on Cisco’s careers site.

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