Senior Legal Counsel

Equinix • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary The Legal Counsel is responsible for various corporate law matters related to governance, regulatory compliance, subsidiary maintenance, and corporate transactions.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent required
• Current active member of a state bar association or legal association applicable to jurisdiction of hire required

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of relevant law firm experience preferred

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
• Participates in and contributes to global legal initiatives and project working groups to scale and maximize the effectiveness of the legal department
• Attends to special projects for the Legal Department from time to time as needed
• 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
• Drafts, revises, and maintains global intercompany agreements
• 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 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’s status as a United States REIT and undertakes all legal work necessary to maintain compliance with Equinix’s REIT status, including review for REIT compliance of transactions and arrangements entered into by the company globally
• Actively participates as U.S. corporate Subject Matter Expert for REIT purposes
• Partners with outside REIT counsel on relevant REIT-related regulation and IRS interactions
• Implements global tax “step plans”
• Supports Equinix’s public and private financing activity from both a transactional and corporate governance perspective, including oversight of diligence reviews and closings
• Provides support for all other capital structure related activity
• SEC Reporting & Nasdaq Listing Continuously reviews Equinix business activities for SEC disclosure obligations
• Coordinates with Legal Department and other Equinix personnel to prepare or review all SEC disclosures, including annual, quarterly and current reports
• Prepares annual proxy statement, including CD&A
• Oversees organization of annual meeting of stockholders
• Briefs stakeholders on relevant securities laws as needed
• Stays informed as to new or amended rules and regulations from SEC or Nasdaq impacting Equinix and develops and oversees plan for compliance
• Ensures Nasdaq listing compliance
• Mergers and Acquisitions Assists in development and execution of tax planning strategies for U.S. M&A and other material transactions, including integration planning and execution
• Intellectual Property Identifies and advises on intellectual property related issues affecting Equinix’s business to ensure proper protection of Equinix intellectual property

Benefits

• Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees