Senior Legal Specialist, Corporate

at  Equinix

WHO ARE WE?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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.
Senior Legal Specialist, Corporate

JOB SUMMARY

We are more than legal professionals protecting Equinix’s interests. We are valued business partners, known as responsive, consistent and proactive. We take customer service seriously and strive for excellence in our execution. Equinix’s dynamic growth trajectory keeps us on our toes and constantly learning. Our strong relationships with our internal clients, fueled by our solution-driven orientation and creative yet practical advice, bring us to the table early and often and lead to interesting and rewarding work directly in support of Equinix’s overall business objectives.
We work as part of a global legal department, but we are One Legal - a true team working together across borders in support of our shared strategic objectives. We work hard but take time to celebrate our accomplishments – both professional and personal, having fun along the way. We look forward to coming to work every day to support Equinix and each other and highly value the “team first” culture we have created.
As a member of Corporate & Governance, you would be part of a global team supporting Equinix as a multinational, publicly traded corporation. Corporate & Governance is a service organization accountable for global corporate structuring and legal entity compliance and management, along with financing transactions, Board governance and disclosure obligations as a publicly listed company.
We are now looking for a Senior Legal Specialist, Corporate to be based in our Toronto office. The role will be primarily responsible for providing corporate and transactional support to our stakeholders on various corporate law matters related to governance, regulatory compliance, subsidiary maintenance and corporate transactions, and working with business support functions, in particular for Finance, Tax and Treasury.
A blend of relevant law firm and global public company experience is highly desired. You must be organized and detail-oriented. You have a strong customer service bent and are adept at working with different functions and with all levels of the organization up to and including the Board of Directors. You are proactive, have a strong voice, and have a desire to continuously improve yourself and the team. You are an adept problem solver and are comfortable using your independent judgment and owning processes and decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years corporate paralegal experience combining time at a law firm and at a global public company
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience providing corporate secretarial support to a Board of Directors
• Experience with corporate entity formation and ongoing maintenance using an entity management system
• Experience with SEC filings, including proxy preparation
• Experience with various corporate transactions, including financing and M&A
• Familiarity with online Board portals
• Familiarity with online data rooms and data room management
• Familiarity with matter management and document management systems
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Strong communicator
• Team player
• Aligned with Equinix’s Values and Operating Norms
  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.
  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.

• Provide support for the Legal Department and its work with the company’s Board of Directors and Board Committees, including the preparation of resolutions/minutes/consents, record keeping and communications using our online Board portal as necessary
• Manage and maintain legal aspects of U.S. and international subsidiaries, including entity formation, corporate restructurings and general corporate maintenance, coordinating closely with your global counterparts
• Attend to preparation, EDGARization and filing of SEC disclosure documents
• Support proxy and annual meeting process, including managing D&O questionnaires
• Attend to Nasdaq listing compliance matters
• Assist with corporate transactions, including overseeing diligence materials and closings
• Maintain corporate data room
• Attend to corporate record keeping
• Attend to special projects for the Legal Department from time to time as needed