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Cisco Systems Canada Contract Negotiator
Employer: Cisco Systems
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Job Description

Would you like to work in a dynamic in-house legal department that is using technology to transform both its own legal department and how law is practiced around the world? Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, and our Legal Department has embraced the productivity improvements and innovations that networked business solutions provide. Like the networks we build, our team is a broad network of individuals collaborating to change how the world works, lives, plays and learns.
Can you see yourself negotiating strategic sales contracts with Fortune 500 customers to deliver systems that enable amazing productivity gains, using cutting edge technologies and state of the art web enablement? This challenging and enriching opportunity and many others are currently available at the only company named one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. by Fortune Magazine for 13 years in a row, and 3rd overall in the Hewitt Associates/Globe and Mail Best Employers in Canada study for 2010, the first time that Cisco Canada has entered the study.
Cisco is looking for experienced attorneys and contract management professionals with strong academic credentials, a track record of innovation and the desire to grow. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a world class group of legal professionals and sales executives in an environment that rewards innovation and success, challenges and expands your comfort zone and provides the support, technology and educational opportunities to succeed. Join the Cisco legal team now and become a part of the Human Network.
Responsibilities:

This position will be part of the ECC legal support team, with primary responsibility for providing innovative legal support for Canada sales in all segments, including Service Provider, Enterprise, Public Sector, Global accounts, Commercial, Channels and Services, with a special focus on driving efficiencies in contract support approach as part of a collaborative sub-team. Structure, draft and negotiate non-standard contracts of major impact on Cisco and its business with customers, suppliers and partners. Agreement types include: direct sale, RFP/RFIs, resale, nondisclosure, MOUs, license/sublicense, evaluation, purchase, dispute settlements and alliance agreements.
Responsible for communicating strategic policies and ensuring consistency with business objectives, while maintaining Ciscos high standards of integrity and ethical and transparent conduct. Determine appropriate action/solutions to more complex legal and business issues dealing with clients and customers.

Required Skills:
  • Typically requires law degree or equivalent professional qualification, but consideration may be given for additional industry experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience as a lawyer, or 6-8 years experience as a paralegal/law clerk in contract management and negotiation of complex business transactions in a high-tech sales environment, preferably in an in-house sales organization.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts and business law.
  • The ability to read, understand and draft complex contract provisions.
  • Bilingual skills are a plus (French/English).
  • Must be articulate, demonstrate superior communication, negotiation, people and organizational skills, and be comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of management.
  • Knowledge of networking, telecom or service providers or software industries 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.

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