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Job Summary

The Legal Counsel is responsible for 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

• 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

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required

• 1+ years of relevant law firm experience preferred

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

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - CA Bay Area : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual

United States - Other posted locations not specifically listed : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual

United States - PH1 Philadelphia : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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.

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 this 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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