Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
The Senior Legal Counsel oversees various corporate law matters related to governance, regulatory compliance, subsidiary maintenance, and corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
Secretarial/Corporate Governance
Ensures proper documents and records are maintained for corporate entities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Identifies when Equinix Board of Directors approval is required and ensures proper approval is obtained to comply with Delaware law and federal securities laws
Regulatory
Advises on ad hoc legal or regulatory issues affecting Equinix's business, such as data protection, privacy, power regulation, renewable energy, and environmental, export controls and telecommunications to influence the regulatory agenda for the benefit of Equinix’s business
Develops and coordinates US and global regulatory management policies and programs that support regulatory issues where appropriate
With regard to Equinix business or legal positions, advocates to and influences government regulatory bodies for the benefit of Equinix's business
Tracking & Process Management
Provides training on internal procedures, forms, and policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal processes
Oversees litigation holds
Compliance
Drafts, advises on, interprets, enforces, and occasionally trains employees on company policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values
Partners with business assurance services, or other compliance groups, to ensure all company policies align with Equinix's risk profile
Project Management· Advises on, facilitates, and manages resolution of any legal threats to Equinix’s business interests
Manages external legal counsel when necessary or local law input is required to provide legal support for the various activities referred to above
Leads global legal initiatives and project working groups to scale and maximize the effectiveness of the Legal Department
Contract Management
Identifies any violations or potential violations of corporate governance rules with regard to the supplier and vendor contracting and notifies the appropriate parties so they can be properly addressed
Assists in developing, disseminating, and reviewing template contract documentation for procurement, including NDAs, standard tender process documentation, purchase T&Cs etc., to ensure timely completion of contracts and alignment with Equinix's risk profile
Negotiation
Prepares, reviews, and provides ongoing interpretation and negotiation of all agreements and transactions (construction, lease, property, etc.) to ensure timely completion of contracts and alignment with Equinix's risk profile
Provides legal and regulatory interpretation and advice, as well as preparation, review, and negotiation of all necessary documents, to support any corporate or commercial transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, loans, debt offerings, equity offerings, etc.)
Finance Support (including tax, treasury, IR and REIT)
Supports Equinix’s maintenance of its “double Luxembourg” inter-company financing structure for funding legal entities in EMEA to enable them to expand their data center activities and for working capital purposes, including holding quarterly Board meetings in Luxembourg, preparing inter-company loan agreements, undertaking annual recapitalization process, etc.
Supports the Finance department in relation to the preparation and finalization of the US GAAP and local statutory accounts and the accompanying audit processes, including providing corporate documentation, reviewing and advising on representation letters, etc.
Supports Equinix as a United States REIT and undertakes all legal work necessary to maintain compliance with Equinix’s REIT status
SEC Reporting & Nasdaq Listing
Identifies appropriate matters for coordination with other Equinix Legal personnel regarding corporate legal matters, including in the United States, regarding SEC filings, 8K disclosures, review of 10K and 10Q filings, etc.
Prepares SEC-compliant disclosures and reporting documentation, including stockholder materials and periodic disclosures
Mergers and Acquisitions
Provides legal and regulatory interpretation and advice, as well as preparation, review, and negotiation of all necessary documents to support any corporate or commercial transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, loans, debt offerings, equity offerings, etc.)
Employment
Advises and partners with HR and management on employment law related issues to ensure proper resolution of employee-related matters
Identifies and advises on employment-related laws and regulations impacting Equinix’s business
Oversees legal aspects of employee relations matters, employment litigation, policy creation and policy enforcement
Responsible for the organization of and, where applicable, the delivery of internal legal sponsored training related to employment matters
Project manages employment-related aspects of corporate transactions for the company
Intellectual Property
Identifies and advises on intellectual property related issues affecting Equinix’s business to ensure proper protection of Equinix intellectual property
Qualifications
JD or equivalent required
5+ years experience completing tasks similar to the above for a law firm or in-house legal department preferred
Current active member of a state bar association or legal association applicable to jurisdiction of hire required
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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