Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & EU Law

About the role

Arista Networks is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its European legal team. The role provides strategic legal support for commercial activities across the EU, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while facilitating complex business transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer sales contracts, channel partner agreements, procurement contracts and technology licensing arrangements.
• Advise business units on EU and member‑state regulatory requirements, GDPR compliance, export controls and anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption programs.
• Identify legal risks, propose practical solutions and oversee external counsel on disputes and specialised matters.
• Collaborate with senior executives to develop internal processes, templates and compliance awareness initiatives.

Required profile

• 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.
• Proven track record advising on commercial transactions, international contracting and cross‑border legal issues.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate across jurisdictions and functions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in cloud networking solutions.
• Collaborative, innovative culture focused on trust and growth.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects across diverse industries.