Senior Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (APJC)

, you will serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, providing strategic guidance on ethics, compliance, and regulatory matters. You will play a critical role in strengthening Cisco’s compliance culture, mitigating risk, and ensuring alignment with global and regional compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to APJC leadership on ethics, compliance risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor, interpret, and provide guidance on regional laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Advise on and negotiate ethics and compliance provisions within commercial agreements.
• Partner with customers and external stakeholders regarding Cisco’s Ethics & Compliance program and commitments.
• Lead and oversee remediation efforts following compliance investigations and corrective action plans.
• Design, develop, and deliver regional Ethics & Compliance training programs, both virtually and in person.
• Act as the regional escalation point for: • Third-Party Due Diligence concerns
• High-risk Partner reviews
• Supplier compliance issues

• Lead quarterly Ethics & Compliance governance forums and roundtables with business leaders and control functions.
• Manage escalations related to: • Conflict of Interest (COI)
• Gifts, Travel & Entertainment (GTE)
• Third-Party Due Diligence reviews

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Investigations teams on policy enforcement and compliance-related matters as required.
• Drive continuous improvement of regional compliance programs and risk management processes.

You will collaborate closely with:

• Global Ethics & Compliance Team
• Cisco Legal Organization
• APJC Regional Leadership
• Investigations Team
• Procurement and Supplier Management Teams
• Partner Organizations
• Finance, HR, and Control Functions
• External Business Partners and Customers

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• 8–12 years of experience in: • Ethics & Compliance
• Corporate Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management

• Proven experience advising senior leadership on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Strong understanding of: • Ethics & Compliance program frameworks
• Corporate governance
• Regulatory compliance requirements
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Experience managing compliance escalations and remediation activities.
• Excellent contract review and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a global, matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment.

• Experience within the technology, telecommunications, or multinational corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape across APJC markets.
• Experience designing and delivering compliance training programs.
• Expertise in: • Third-Party Due Diligence
• Conflict of Interest Programs
• Gifts, Travel & Entertainment Compliance
• Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Programs

• Experience partnering with investigations and enforcement teams.
• Fluency in one or more APJC regional languages.
• Demonstrated ability to lead regional compliance initiatives and influence organizational culture.

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