Senior Director, Global Contracts – Americas

Equinix; Texas; On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix in Texas seeks a Senior Director, Americas to lead Global Contracts for the region, guiding the Americas team and supporting major, high-value deals with strategic impact.

The role requires a law degree, extensive post-qualification experience, and a proven track record in negotiating complex contracts across multinational accounts. This senior leadership position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and driving legal ops transformation.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 15+ years post-qualification experience in senior legal roles.
• Experience leading large multinational contracts teams.
• Strong negotiation and strategic advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Americas GC organization and Strategics team.
• Oversee high-value transactions and complex negotiations.
• Advise senior leaders on risk, policy, and governance.
• Coach and develop a dispersed team across time zones.
• Drive technology adoption and standardization in legal operations.

Skills

Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk management

Team development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management

Legal tech platforms

Data analytics

Job description

Equinix in Texas seeks a Senior Director, Americas to lead Global Contracts for the region, guiding the Americas team and supporting major, high-value deals with strategic impact.

The role requires a law degree, extensive post-qualification experience, and a proven track record in negotiating complex contracts across multinational accounts. This senior leadership position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and driving legal ops transformation.