Senior Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (APJC)

Job description

Meet the Team Join Cisco’s Global Ethics & Compliance (E&C) organization, a team dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business practices across the company. As part of the Legal organization, the Ethics & Compliance team partners closely with business leaders, legal professionals, and control functions to help Cisco navigate complex regulatory environments while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct. This role offers an opportunity to influence regional compliance strategy, partner with senior leadership, and help shape Cisco’s culture of integrity across the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC) region. Your Impact As the Regional Ethics & Compliance Counsel , 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. Who You'll Work With 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 Who You Are You are a strategic legal and compliance professional with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, risk management, and corporate ethics. You possess excellent judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You are passionate about fostering a culture of integrity while enabling business success in a complex global environment. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.