Senior Corporate Counsel - Mexico Sales Support

Meet the Team

You will join a dynamic, in-house legal department that leverages technology to transform the practice of law. Our team operates in a fast-paced environment, driven by a passion for enabling Cisco’s business and supporting our customers’ digital transformation journeys. Join us!

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Transactional Support: Provide legal counsel to Mexican sales teams, including drafting and negotiating contracts for direct customers and channel partners (e.g., software licenses, XaaS, cloud agreements, and alliance contracts).
• Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior sales management, providing practical, business-focused legal guidance that aligns with Cisco’s priorities.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex business and legal issues through clear, actionable advice.
• Global Collaboration: Participate in key global initiatives alongside cross-functional legal teams.
• Compliance & Privacy: Ensure all operations adhere to internal compliance, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Culture: Act as a proactive teammate, supporting colleagues and contributing to a culture of shared success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years of legal experience with 8+ years of experience within the technology industry, with a focus on supporting complex transactional matters for a multinational organization.
• Legal Expertise: Expert knowledge of commercial, contract, and business law. Proficiency in intellectual property, software licensing, cloud, data protection, antitrust, and export-import regulations.
• Education: Excellent academic credentials; admitted to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Public Sector: Advanced knowledge of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
• Privacy Knowledge: Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in standard desktop applications (Office 365)
• Communication: Excellent English language skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CIPP/E certification is a plus.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of revenue recognition and financial principles common to US-based publicly traded companies.
• International Experience: Experience working overseas or with multinational companies.

Success Attributes

• Adaptability: Ability to manage frequent changes in priorities, deadlines, and workload.
• Disruptive Innovation: A creative mindset; you are a change agent who identifies and implements more efficient ways of working.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to conduct thoughtful analysis of complex agreements and articulate risk/reward scenarios.
• Leadership: Strong judgment in knowing when to elevate issues and how to propose effective solutions.
• Client-Centricity: A positive, professional, and respectful approach to all internal and external stakeholders.

Location: Mexico City