Senior Legal Counsel at Arista Networks

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Contract Negotiation, GDPR Compliance, Intellectual Property Licensing, Risk Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, AI Governance, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, International Contracting, Export Controls, Anti-bribery/Anti-corruption

Industry

Computer Networking Products

Description

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. 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 #SaaS/commercial contract negotiation #GDPR/data privacy #intellectual property #(IP) licensing #risk management #cross-functional collaboration #AI governance #cloud services #cybersecurity #regulatory compliance #LI-EO1

Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Counsel will draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and provide expert guidance on legal and compliance issues across Europe. They will act as a strategic partner to business teams, managing legal risks and overseeing external counsel on specialized matters.