Senior Legal Counsel

Arista Networks

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About The Position

Arista Networks is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commercial Counsel to join their legal team and play a key role in supporting their growth across the EU. The Senior Commercial Counsel will serve as a trusted legal partner to Arista's business teams throughout Europe and globally, providing expert guidance on legal and compliance issues. This role requires a commercially minded lawyer with deep experience in structuring and negotiating complex agreements and partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Requirements

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in at least one EU jurisdiction
• 10+ years of legal experience, including training at a reputable international law firm and in-house counsel experience with a multinational corporation
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong track record advising on commercial transactions, international contracting, and cross-border legal issues
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across jurisdictions and functions

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in German (written and spoken) with experience negotiating agreements under German law
• Industry background in technology, telecommunications, or innovation-driven sectors with strong intellectual property expertise
• SaaS/commercial contract negotiation
• GDPR/data privacy
• Intellectual property (IP) licensing
• Risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• AI governance
• Cloud services
• Cybersecurity
• Regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer sales contracts, channel partner agreements, procurement agreements, and technology licensing arrangements.
• Advise business teams on EU and member-state regulatory requirements, GDPR compliance, export controls, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption programs.
• Identify and assess legal risks, propose practical solutions, and manage external counsel on disputes and specialized matters.
• Collaborate with senior executives across the company as a strategic partner, developing internal processes and templates to enhance efficiency and compliance awareness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed