Principal Corporate Counsel

Das ist der Job

Serve as a business partner and advisor to the Sales business or segment lead, Finance, and Government Affairs.

Darum lohnt es sich

Principal Legal Counsel – Frankfurt (Eschborn) or Munich (Garching), Germany We are looking for a committed, creative, entrepreneurial, experienced commercial lawyer to join our Legal team supporting Cisco’s Sales in Germany and Switzerland.

Negotiate agreements and provide guidance on data and security related topics in collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Develop and deliver presentations/legal trainings on a wide range of compliance and regulatory topics for the Sales team and local management.

Collaborative team player, committed to building strong relationships with business clients and global colleagues alike.

Responsibilities Negotiate legal agreements for complex deals with our major Enterprise and Public Sector customers in Germany and Switzerland in line with Cisco’s business strategy, policies and practices, on either Cisco or customer templates (e.g. product sales and software licensing agreements, service agreements often adapting terms to local laws).

Consistently apply Cisco legal and business policies and practices to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance on compliance and address any COBC or compliance questions. Demonstrate a business‑centric, flexible attitude and collaborative spirit with an understanding of Cisco’s overall strategy.

Engage in cross‑functional projects as a legal subject‑matter expert. Minimum Qualifications At least 5 years of commercial and corporate experience obtained at a top law firm, or multinational legal department. Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German; fluency in French or other EU languages considered a plus.

Supported complex commercial contract negotiations for large enterprises and public/state‑run entities. Extensive knowledge of technology contract matters including intellectual property, software licensing, managed services, cloud and SaaS agreements, data protection and security and possibly also artificial intelligence.

Seasoned judgment to advise on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters in the context of the operations of a multinational corporation. Track record of driving change efficiently and leading key projects that make a durable impact in the legal department.

Preferred Qualifications Exceptional drafting skills, keen eye for detail, and creative perspective. Prepared to support and help finalize dynamic, complex sales agreements, even under tight deadlines and demanding processes.

Approach challenges as an enabler, demonstrating a dedicated, flexible and proactive “can‑do” attitude, guided by sound judgment. Growth mindset and continuously seek opportunities for learning and improvement. Leadership skills and confidently take ownership of your work. Clear and persuasive communication skills, both in writing and verbally.

Strong organizational skills enabling effective management of multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in highly automated environments, utilizing digital tools and communication systems efficiently. Open and ethical mindset and sense of humor to the work. #J-18808-Ljbffr