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Employment Counsel
| Company | Arista Networks |
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| Location | United States |
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| Salary | $151000 – $176000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Attorney/JD with admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- 5+ years of employment law experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
- Deep knowledge and understanding of global employment laws, preferably including EMEA and/or APAC employment laws
- Significant experience advising clients on compliance with employment laws and all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and terminations
- Significant experience with employment litigation, including discovery, strategy, and coordination with outside counsel
- Experience drafting and reviewing employment documents, including employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to distill complex legal issues into practical business advice
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-function teams
Responsibilities
- Serve as a legal point of contact for Arista’s worldwide HR team and business leaders, providing advice on a wide range of legal matters
- Manage employee disputes and litigation with or without the assistance of outside counsel, depending on the circumstances
- Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements
- Review and develop employment policies and procedures worldwide
- Develop and conduct employee training worldwide
- Conduct internal investigations on a broad range of employment and non-employment matters
- Develop and support the employment law function for the Arista legal team
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior in-house counsel experience preferred
- Experience with internal workplace or compliance investigations preferred
