Who You'll Work With
The Senior Commercial Counsel will serve as a trusted legal partner to Arista鈥檚 business teams throughout Europe and globally, providing expert guidance on a broad spectrum of legal and compliance issues. This role requires a commercially minded lawyer with deep experience in structuring and negotiating complex agreements, serving as trusted advisor to business leaders on legal matters, and partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.
The successful candidate will bring strong legal expertise, sound judgment, and a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risks with business objectives. This is a high-impact role with visibility across senior leadership, offering the opportunity to shape and influence the legal framework that supports Arista鈥檚 continued European and global expansion.
What You'll Do
- Commercial Transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer sales contracts, channel partner agreements, procurement agreements, technology licensing arrangements, and professional services engagements.
- Provide business-oriented legal advice to sales, finance, operations, and product teams throughout contract lifecycles.
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Partner with Arista鈥檚 compliance and other legal teams to advise on EU and member-state regulatory requirements affecting Arista鈥檚 operations.
- Support compliance initiatives including GDPR, export controls, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption programs.
- Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
- Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks while proposing practical solutions to business stakeholders.
- Manage and coordinate external counsel in disputes, regulatory inquiries, or specialized subject matters.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with senior executives and business leaders across the company, acting as a strategic partner to drive growth while protecting Arista鈥檚 legal and ethical standards.
- Contribute to the development of internal processes, templates, and training programs to enhance efficiency and compliance awareness.