WHO ARE WE?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Counsel works on various corporate law matters related to real estate, construction and energy fields to provide effective legal services in support of Equinix’s business objectives for those teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD or equivalent required
• 3-5 years’ experience completing tasks similar to the above for a law firm or in-house legal department required
• 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:
  Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 136,000 - 204,000 CAD / Annual
  United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 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.

Real Estate

• Provide legal guidance and support for matters related to Equinix’s existing portfolio of owned and leased properties throughout the Americas region (North & South Americas) both in operation and in development, see Equinix.com - Americas datacenter locations
• Provide support to the business to lead negotiations and manage various types of real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leases, land acquisition and development, entitlements, management agreements, and financing
• Interpret contracts, provide legal advice, and resolve disputes arising with respect to the real estate portfolio, corporate development projects, acquisitions and land development
• Develop a sound understanding of business decisions related to Equinix’s status as a REIT

Construction

• Provide general legal support to the design and construction organization, operations, and other related internal stakeholders including review and negotiation of master construction agreements, scopes of work, disputes, mechanics lien resolutions, prime-subcontractor issues and related construction matters

Power

• Provide general legal support to Equinix’s energy organization and its development plans, including review and negotiation of power purchase agreements, substation & transmission agreements and easements, and related access and infrastructure agreements.

Project Management

• Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal and external stakeholders and deliver results within agreed timelines
• Participate in and contribute to global legal initiatives and project working groups to scale and maximize the effectiveness of the Legal department
• Perform Legal research in support of all above legal areas
• Manage external legal counsel when necessary or where local law input is needed to provide legal support for the various activities referred to above
• Assist in developing, disseminating, and reviewing template contract documentation for these areas, including standard process documentation, use of internal contract management systems to track in process and active documentation for all projects to ensure proper records compliance and alignment with Equinix’s risk profile