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Job Summary

The Associate Legal Counsel works on 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

• Drafts minutes or resolutions of the Board and its committees

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

Tracking & Process Management

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

Compliance

• Drafts, advises on, interprets, enforces, and occasionally trains employees on company policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values

Project Management

• Participates in and contributes to global legal initiatives and project working groups to scale and maximize the effectiveness of the Legal department

• Maintains Legal “data room”

• Performs Legal research

• Covers absences for Legal Counsel and Paralegal

• Manages external legal counsel when necessary or local law input is required to provide legal support for the various activities referred to above

• Assists Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel with transaction support

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

Negotiation

• Reviews, interprets, and negotiates agreements and transactions (construction, real estate, SNDA, estoppel, 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.

SEC Reporting & Nasdaq Listing

• Prepares SEC disclosure documents

Intellectual Property

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

• Coordinates filings and maintenance of Equinix’s IP Portfolio

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience completing tasks similar to the above for a law firm or in-house legal department preferred

• JD or equivalent required

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

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required

• 1+ years experience completing tasks similar to the above for a law firm or in-house legal department 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 - Washington DC Office : 171,000 - 257,000 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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