Arista Networks

Senior Legal Counsel

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerArista Networks
LocationDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted2 months ago

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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**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

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