Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate (Ethics & Compliance)

Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward-thinking people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection. With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions. 

At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.

The Team

Our global legal team may span five continents, but we are One Legal – a cohesive global team, working together across borders in support of shared strategic objectives. We work hard but take time to celebrate our accomplishments – both professional and personal – with a healthy dose of fun thrown in along the way. We look forward to coming to work each day to support Equinix and each other and highly value the “team first” culture we have created.

We pride ourselves on being valued business partners who are responsive, consistent and proactive. We take customer service seriously and strive for excellence in execution.  Equinix’s consistent growth trajectory, which we expect to continue even in the face of global macroeconomic uncertainty, keeps us on our toes and constantly learning. Strong relationships with our internal clients, fueled by our solution-driven orientation and creative, practical advice get us invited to the table early and often and lead to interesting and rewarding work directly in support of Equinix’s corporate strategy.

The Position

The One Legal team at Equinix seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate (Ethics & Compliance) to support our global Ethics and Compliance Office.  This role can be based in Tampa or our Redwood City, California headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of our Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.




• Annually review/update our Code of Business Conduct and related compliance policies to ensure continuing relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.




• Assist with management of the Helpline, Conflicts of Interest portal and employee inquiries, including support for internal audit investigations and evaluations re allegations of noncompliance.




• Work collaboratively with other members of the One Legal team to ensure all Equinix contracts (customer and supplier) contain appropriate compliance-related provisions.




• Support various Equinix cross-functional teams where Ethics and Compliance subject matter expertise is sought.




• Support and assist continuing improvement of global Ethics and Compliance training and awareness programs.




• Maintain an in-depth understanding of global sanctions laws and manage the internal sanctions program, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.




• Successfully navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with clients and deliver results within agreed timelines.




• Ability to develop and articulate risk-based solutions to challenging compliance issues.




• Willingness to develop new areas of expertise and solve problems.




• Exercise mature and reliable judgment and skill related to compliance program elements, compliance investigations, and regulatory interpretation.




• Conduct other related activities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience highly preferred , with at least 2 years of focus on global compliance programs for large public corporations




• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills




• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills




• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload




• Experience working in a culturally diverse and global company




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




• Familiarity with data centers, colocation, the telecommunications industries, or software products a plus




• Law degree from accredited law school or the equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/auditing a plus




• Active member in good standing in at least one state Bar association

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.