Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Equinix; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital infrastructure company in London seeks a Legal Counsel for Global Contracts. You will support strategic customers and manage the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting complex agreements and providing legal advice. The ideal candidate has a law degree and 3–6 years of post-qualification experience. This role offers a collaborative and innovative environment, contributing to the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Ability to work globally and proficiently use technology tools.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities daily.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate highly complex customer contracts.
• Manage pre- and post-signing interactions with stakeholders and customers.
• Oversee the full deal cycle, including obtaining approvals.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting complex contracts

Managing large deals/projects

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable and solution-oriented mindset

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Profile

Our global legal team spans five continents, but we operate as One Legal—a cohesive team working across borders to achieve shared strategic objectives. We value collaboration, celebrate accomplishments, and maintain a healthy dose of fun along the way. Strong relationships with our internal clients, combined with our solution-driven approach and practical advice, ensure we are invited to the table early and often, leading to interesting and rewarding work that directly supports Equinix’s corporate strategy.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.

The Role

As Legal Counsel, Global Contracts, you will support our most strategic customers, including those purchasing hyperscale services globally. You will manage the full contract lifecycle—from pre-contract RFP through final negotiations—facilitating essential processes for contract closure (e.g., obtaining approvals) and collaborating with global teams. Your responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising on contractual issues and risk, and driving process improvements to simplify operations and modernize tools. These contracts are highly complex and focus on large footprint opportunities, requiring strong business understanding, agility, and appropriate governance for market-leading customers.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate highly complex customer contracts for strategic and hyper-scale deals, independently or in support of senior legal counsel, ensuring contracts protect Equinix while taking a pragmatic approach to risk.
• Manage pre- and post-signing interactions with stakeholders and customers, including handling non-standard language on Equinix and customer templates, and ensure timely approvals in collaboration with negotiation teams.
• Handle STRAT-A and global major customer accounts, liaising with colleagues worldwide and managing negotiations across AMER, APAC, and EMEA, while valuing diverse cultural perspectives.
• Oversee the full deal cycle, including obtaining approvals, coordinating with the wider Legal team and business units, and aligning activities across departments (Sales, Finance, Tax, Insurance).
• Support corporate transactions requiring customer contract due diligence, disclosures, notifications, consents, and/or additional contractual documentation.
• Provide legal advice and respond to queries relating to customer contracts, including post-signature issues, liaising with internal departments, and supporting litigation or insurance claims if required.
• Advise on legal rights, risk assessment, and contract interpretation; provide strategic guidance to the business and ancillary advice to Sales on issues such as early termination, novations, price increases, renewals, amendments, and customer rights.
• Conduct contract research and interpretation, offering guidance on day-to-day transactional and non-transactional matters.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure a consistent and efficient approach to stakeholder management.
• Engage in global projects, initiatives, deals, and corporate or commercial transactions as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Law degree (or equivalent legal qualification) from a recognized institution.
• 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting complex contracts.
• Ability to manage and organize large deals/projects under deadline pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail and discretion.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities daily.
• Agile, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work globally and proficiently use technology tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and relationship management across multiple departments.
• Motivated by contributing to a fast-growing, innovative business and supporting our most strategic customers in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

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 Affiliation 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.