Senior Legal Counsel

Company Description

Arista Networks is a global leader in cloud networking solutions, recognized for pioneering software-driven, data-centric approaches to high-performance networking. Our award-winning platforms are deployed in mission-critical environments across hyperscale data centers, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and enterprise campuses.

With a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and trust, Arista has grown rapidly to become a trusted partner to many of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. As we continue to expand in Europe, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commercial Counsel to join our legal team and play a key role in supporting our growth across the EU.

Job Description

Who You'll Work With

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

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Qualifications

**Required Qualifications**

• 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

**Preferred Qualifications**

• 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

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