Senior Corporate Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership regarding compliance risks and strategies for mitigation.

• Oversee, interpret, and provide guidance on relevant regional laws, regulations, and compliance standards.

• Provide advice and negotiate compliance terms in commercial agreements.

• Address customer inquiries related to Cisco’s Ethics & Compliance program and its commitments.

• Supervise regional remediation efforts following investigations.

• Develop and deliver regional Ethics & Compliance training—both virtual and in-person.

• Function as a regional escalation point for high-risk findings in Partner and Supplier due diligence.

• Facilitate quarterly regional Ethics & Compliance roundtables with control functions and regional business leaders.

• Manage and provide guidance on escalations related to Conflict of Interest (COI), Gifts, Travel and Entertainment (GTE), and Third-Party Due Diligence.

• Create and lead regional initiatives with key external business partners.

• Collaborate with Investigations on policy enforcement matters as needed or requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or an equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.

• 8-12 years of pertinent experience in ethics and compliance, corporate law, or a related area, ideally in the technology sector.

• Comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework in the EMEA region.

• Demonstrated experience in advising senior leadership on compliance issues.

• Strong grasp of compliance program development, execution, and training.

• Excellent negotiation and contract evaluation abilities.

• Experience in due diligence processes and handling escalations.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, global setting.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficiency in multiple languages is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid time off.