SENIOR CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL - TECHNOLOGY FINANCE

CONTACT ME DIRECTLY: brstultz@cisco.com

We have an exciting opportunity to join our WW Geos group supporting Cisco Capital!

This Senior Corporate Counsel position will work as a member of the WW Geos Legal team aligned to Cisco Capital to support globally the Cisco Capital’s Technology Finance Line of Business. The Technology Finance Line of Business is in place to drive profitability and growth of the Cisco Capital portfolio to enable and alignment with Cisco’s initiatives. The role will also include providing support for Cisco Capital’s Channel Finance Line of Business and syndication transactions, as needed.

The role will be as a member of the WW Geos Legal team reporting to the Global Legal SME for Cisco Capital. The successful candidate will support all legal matters arising in the Technology Finance Line of Business, including, without limitation, negotiating program agreements with finance partners and providing guidance on any transactional issues that arise under the finance partner programs in all Regions. In particular, the position will assist the Finance Partner team in bringing on and maintaining the finance partner relationships in line with Cisco’s standards. Support the development of new financial products that align and enable Cisco initiatives. The role will also be required to support the syndication of the Cisco Capital portfolio. The position will work collaboratively and cross functionally to identify and resolve legal, regulatory, compliance and process challenges impacting the business objectives.

Primary responsibilities include: Act as the Legal representative for the Finance Partner team to execute on the strategy, negotiating/amending program agreements and addressing all attendant issues. Partner with Capital SMEs in negotiating/amending transactions arising under or in connection with the program agreements with finance partners. Lead and partner with Capital SMEs attorneys in supporting all legal issues arising under the Channel Finance Line of Business and syndication transactions, as needed.

Requirements:
* Direct experience negotiating complex financial structures, private label programs, assignment models, true sale opinions (including an awareness of the regulatory environment in various jurisdictions and tax and accounting issues). * MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience supporting vendor finance programs and syndications. * Experience supporting an in-house sales organization preferred. * Direct experience negotiating complex business transactions in a high-tech, distribution or direct sales environment. * In-depth knowledge of finance and business law.

All candidates must be articulate, demonstrate superior communication, negotiation, people and organizational skills, and be comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of management. Working knowledge and experience supporting multiple countries in a global captive financing company is a strong plus. The successful candidate will be able to work independently but collaboratively with a high energy, talented and fun team of professionals.

Typically requires law degree or equivalent professional qualification. Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction. Minimum 8+ years law firm or industry relevant experience required.

The position is open to candidates available to work in US locations, preferably New York, Herndon, RTP or ATL.

CONTACT ME DIRECTLY: brstultz@cisco.com