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Equinix · 1 day ago

Senior Legal Counsel

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$213K/yr - $319K/yr

1+ years exp

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. The Legal Counsel is responsible for various corporate law matters related to governance, regulatory compliance, subsidiary maintenance, and corporate transactions.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

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

Provides training on internal procedures, forms, and policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal processes

Oversees litigation holds

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

Assists in development and execution of tax planning strategies for U.S. M&A and other material transactions, including integration planning and execution

Identifies and advises on intellectual property related issues affecting Equinix’s business to ensure proper protection of Equinix intellectual property

Qualification

JDEquivalentCorporate governanceRegulatory complianceContract managementMergersAcquisitionsIntellectual propertyProject managementLegal interpretationNegotiationCommunication

Required

JD or equivalent required

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

Preferred

1+ years of relevant law firm experience preferred

Benefits

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.