Senior Legal Counsel

About Arista Networks

Arista Networks is a worldwide leader in cloud networking solutions, celebrated for its innovative software-driven and data-centric strategies that power high-performance networking. Their acclaimed platforms serve critical roles in hyperscale data centers, financial institutions, healthcare, and enterprise campuses globally. With a foundation rooted in innovation, collaboration, and trust, Arista has experienced rapid growth and established strong partnerships with numerous sophisticated organizations around the world. As the company expands its presence in Europe, it is looking to add a seasoned Senior Commercial Counsel to its legal team to support its EU growth.

Role Overview

The Senior Commercial Counsel will act as a strategic legal advisor to Arista's business units in Europe and globally. This position demands a commercially savvy attorney experienced in structuring and negotiating intricate agreements while working alongside diverse, cross-functional teams in a dynamic international setting.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse commercial agreements such as customer sales contracts, channel partner arrangements, procurement contracts, and technology licensing deals.
• Providing expert advice to business teams regarding EU and member-state regulations, GDPR compliance, export control laws, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption policies.
• Spotting and evaluating legal risks, suggesting practical remedies, and overseeing external legal counsel in dispute resolution and specialized matters.
• Partnering with senior leadership to craft internal procedures and templates aimed at boosting efficiency and promoting compliance awareness.

Requirements

• Possession of a law degree and licensure to practice in at least one EU jurisdiction.
• Over 10 years of legal experience, including training at a reputable international law firm and experience as an in-house counsel at a multinational company.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Proven expertise in advising on commercial transactions, international contract law, and cross-border legal challenges.
• Ability to operate autonomously, juggle multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across different regions and business functions.
• Preferred: Proficiency in German (both written and spoken) with background negotiating contracts governed by German law.
• Preferred: Experience in technology, telecommunications, or innovation-driven industries with strong knowledge of intellectual property rights.

Key Skills

• Commercial contract negotiation
• GDPR and data privacy compliance
• Intellectual property licensing and management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Cross-border legal advisory
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• AI governance and cloud services understanding
• Cybersecurity regulations
• Regulatory compliance