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Job Summary

The One Legal team at Equinix seeks a Legal Director, Commercial Contracts in the Americas region (currently, Brazil, Canada, Chile Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the U.S.) who will report directly to the Senior Director, Legal, Americas.  This will be an independent contributor role and will be responsible for managing complex customer-facing commercial contracts and negotiations, providing thought leadership relating to Global Contracts to our business, advising internal stakeholders and working cross-functionally to align and execute business and strategic objectives in a manner that supports the business objectives of Equinix.  This role will be based in Ashburn, Chicago, Denver, New York, or Redwood City. 

 
Responsibilities 

• Holistically understand One Legal and Company Strategy and be able to own a domain area as assigned by the Senior Director Americas or the VP Global Contracts. Able to understand the impact of strategy and decisions on stakeholders, understand systems and tools and workflows within the legal team 

• Take responsibility for their own and team’s well-being and morale and to actively model behaviors that drive team health and morale, including focusing on excellence, leadership and risk management 

• Independently review, draft, and provide proactive transactional leadership as part of the senior leadership of the Global Contracts team. This includes being accountable for team outcomes, assisting the Senior Director Americas and any other leaders assigned, leading through people, and sound advice and day to day management of high-value, complex commercial contracts, from inception through execution, to enable business objectives and mitigate legal and commercial risk 

• Ensure contracts comply with applicable regulations and industry-specific standards and align with company policies 

• Collaborate closely with internal clients and global stakeholders (sales, operations, finance, IT, InfoSec, etc.) to drive seamless contract negotiations and support company-wide, cross-functional initiatives and projects requiring commercial legal expertise 

• Partner with commercial leadership to provide sound, risk-balanced, and pragmatic legal advice and strategic insights on technology issues, including AI, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data privacy 

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements in contract workflows and processes, enhancement of operational efficiencies, and implementation of best practices 

• Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with clients, and deliver results within agreed timelines 

• Keep up to date on industry trends and updates and perform a role as a thought leader  

• Provide general legal support to the organization, including review and negotiation of licenses, supplier contracts, and other agreements 

• Exercise reasonable and reliable judgment in a fast-paced environment 

• Effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel and budgets as needed 

  

Qualifications  

• 10+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience, with at least five+ years of dedicated commercial transactions experience 

• Experience as the point person responsible for negotiating and closing high-value, complex transactions 

• Experience or familiarity with data centers and the colocation service industry 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and have an outsized impact on stakeholders and clients. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in person, in writing, and via electronic means with a variety of individuals, including opposing counsel, senior management, and business peers Demonstrated, expert-level leadership and organizational abilities that match the tone of a professional, prudent, and proficient team culture and sets an example for junior teammates  

• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload and remain agile in a fast-paced setting 

• Demonstrated willingness to be open-minded, curious, listen actively, think creatively, and effectively participate in problem solving and to champion change 

• Able to continuously learn, bring perspective and educate the team on new trends and developments 

• Experience working in a global, culturally diverse company  

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 240,000 - 360,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 200,000 - 300,000 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.