Legal Senior Specialist, Corporate

Job Summary: The One Legal team at Equinix is seeking a Legal Senior Specialist, Corporate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paralegal/compliance specialist on our Ethics & Compliance team. This role reports to the VP, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer and can be based in Redwood City, California (our headquarters) or Ashburn/DC.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal Ethics & Compliance counsel, outside counsel and consultants to manage compliance throughout the organization, ensuring that the company and its employees comply with federal and international requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures.  Areas of focus include Code of Business Conduct, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, conflicts of interest and sustainability

• Support Ethics & Compliance team to identify, prioritize and help implement practical solutions to improve efficiencies

• Assist with scaling of internal global compliance standards, including supporting internal compliance initiatives, conducting research and analysis, and drafting internal global compliance policies and processes

• Maintain organization and documentation of compliance records

• Support cross-functional third-party risk mitigation activities including support of ongoing risk assessments, analysis, and due diligence

• Special project work as may be assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree

• Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution is a plus

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or compliance specialist in a law firm or in-house, with responsibility for a broad range of projects

• Experience working in a culturally diverse and global company

• Experience related to technology companies is a plus

• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills

• Demonstrated high level of integrity, thoroughness, flexibility, initiative and teamwork

• Willingness to learn and continuously develop professional knowledge in compliance subject matter

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to Staffing@equinix.com.  Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.