Senior Legal Counsel

Arista Networks; Leinster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our European legal team. You will structure, draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements across customers, partners, procurement, and licensing, supporting growth in the EU.

You’ll advise on EU regulatory matters, GDPR, export controls, and anti‑bribery programs, while identifying risks and collaborating with senior executives to improve internal processes and templates for compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (sales, partners, procurement, licenses).
• Advise on EU regulatory requirements, GDPR, export controls, and anti-corruption programs.
• Identify legal risks, propose solutions, and manage external counsel.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border issues

Independent work

Education

Law degree and EU qualification

Experience in international law firm

In-house counsel experience

Job 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.

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.

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.