Director Associate General Counsel: Open Source - Military Veterans

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u003cbu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat You'll Dou003c/strongu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eYou will lead the Open Source Legal team responsible for the legal strategy and compliance aspects of Cisco's use of and contributions to open source software (OSS). Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for Emerging Technology and Incubations in the Product Legal organization, you will:u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003culu003e u003cliu003eLead, energize, and empower your small team of open source legal specialists, including recruiting, developing, mentoring and trainingu003c/liu003e u003cliu003ePartner closely with the head of Cisco's Open Source Program Office (OSPO), counseling on and supporting the evolution of Cisco's open source strategy and compliance practicesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eAdvise Cisco's engineering and business executives on the role of OSS in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AIu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eHelp build Cisco's external open source brand by engaging with the external open source community, attending and speaking at conferences and CLE events, influencing policy and enforcement practices in alignment with OSPO, and building strong relationships with key players in the broader open source communityu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eGuide internal engineering and business teams on open source licensing, usage, compliance, risk, mitigation, and community engagement matters, often in high pressure situations or on timelinesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eSupport legal sales teams in negotiating open source language in sales agreements, including describing Cisco's open source policies and compliance requirementsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eCounsel senior leadership and other stakeholders on open source matters, including any high stakes enforcement and litigation matters, staying up-to-date on trends and developments in the fieldu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eCoordinate with Cisco's government affairs team to influence legislation impacting open source softwareu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eCollaborate with cross-functional operations teams on compliance policy, process, and tooling, including Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle and Cisco's Third Party Software Compliance and Risk Management platform.u003c/liu003e u003cliu003eReview and illuminate on Cisco's contributions to the open source community and participation in industry-wide open source projects and consortiau003c/liu003e u003cliu003eDrive open source education and training programs across the businessu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eEngage with and support other attorneys on questions related to the development and commercialization of Cisco products and servicesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eAdvise on (and occasionally draft and negotiate) IP licensing terms in technology transactions with customers, partners, and suppliersu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eSupervise and advise on all Mu0026amp;A OSS diligence, remediation, and integrationu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eWork with engineers and engineering project managers on technical issues such as software architecture and license obligationsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eDrive optimization and scalability of the open source legal support model, including updating and crafting new templates, processes, policies, trainings, and knowledge sharing resourcesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eParticipate in and help drive key Product Legal initiatives including team strategy, talent development, and team culture prioritiesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eAmplify a people-centered culture and supply to DEI and Pro Bono initiativesu003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eu003cstrongu003eYour Qualifications:u003c/strongu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003culu003e u003cliu003eJD degree with excellent academic credentials and membership in good standing in state baru003c/liu003e u003cliu003e15 years of legal experience, with minimum 8 years in the open source domainu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eDeep open source licensing experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eDemonstrated people leadership capabilitiesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eTechnology transaction and IP licensing experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eExperience advising engineers/engineering teams on legal mattersu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eExperience advising internal compliance, operations, and process functionsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eDemonstrable excellent drafting and negotiation skillsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eStrong organization and oral communication skillsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eStrong influencing skillsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eSuccessful track record working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, while remaining collaborative and flexible with your colleagues and business partnersu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eA demonstrated passion for problem-solving and thinking outside-the-box to get the best business outcomesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eSoftware development lifecycle and release experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eAbility to develop relationships with critical members of the open source communityu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eConsistent track record managing sophisticated matters and implement to timelinesu003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eDesired Skills and Characteristics:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003culu003e u003cliu003eComputer science or engineering degree (or equivalent experience)u003c/liu003e u003cliu003eExperience navigating a large company or organization (10K employees)u003c/liu003e u003cliu003ePatent experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eMu0026amp;A experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eStandards organization (SDO) experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eProduct counseling experienceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003ePeople leadership experienceu003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eu003cstrongu003eOur Legal Departmentu003c/strongu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe are a team of 500 Legal and Compliance professionals in 25 countries committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment as we work together to drive Cisco's success. We serve as trusted advisors to the business - problem solving, navigating complexities, and enabling transformation along the way. We use technology to make life easier - demonstrating Cisco's innovative networking, security and collaboration tools to enable flexible, hybrid work. And we adopt the responsibility to be a force for good - donating our time and expertise through pro bono and community impact initiatives.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eWhy Cisco? u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003e#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!u003cbru003eu003cbru003eNearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eSo, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCiscou003cbru003eu003cbru003e#LI-RB1u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMessage to applicants applying to work in the U.S.:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWhen available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eU.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEmployees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco pays at the standard rate of 1% of incentive target for each 1% revenue attainment against the quota up to 100%. Once performance exceeds 100% quota attainment, incentive rates may increase up to five times the standard rate with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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