Corporate Counsel: Source; Hybrid

Corporate Counsel:
Open Source (Hybrid) at Cisco

Location preferences: NC, TX, IL, GA, CO. Hybrid work model – two days in‑office each week, with limited exceptions.

Application window closes on 12/12/25.

Accessible salary range (U.S. & Canada): $ – $.

You will be a trusted advisor to engineering teams navigating open source software, AI technologies, and intellectual property. The role involves complex, evolving legal issues at the intersection of open source, AI, and IP. We value curiosity and practical solutions over credentials.

• Partner directly with engineering teams to understand technical goals and provide practical open source guidance.
• Review open source project documentation to identify and assess legal risks.
• Help develop and implement scalable processes and self‑service resources for common open source and open AI legal questions.
• Support M&A due diligence on open source and IP matters in technology transactions.
• Stay current on emerging AI‑open source issues, including model licensing, training data, and AI‑generated code.
• Build relationships within the open source community and understand ecosystem dynamics.
• Work independently, managing a portfolio of matters with minimal direction.

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 2–5 years of legal experience.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects independently.
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal audiences.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and comfort learning new technologies.
• Experience with legal risk assessment and practical problem‑solving.

• Experience working with engineering teams or technical clients.
• Understanding of copyright law and software licensing.
• Familiarity with Git Hub, Huggingface, or other development tools.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) in legal practice.
• Experience with patent law, trademarks, M&A due diligence, or compliance programs.
• Technical background (CS degree, coding bootcamp, or self‑taught programming).
• Personal interest in technology.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal