Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory

Equinix, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide regulatory guidance within a global framework. This role involves advising on telecommunications regulations, cybersecurity laws, and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in regulatory law, with a strong focus on international trade and telecommunications. Join a forward-thinking company where you can impact the regulatory landscape and help shape innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a significant contribution to a leading digital infrastructure firm.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a regulatory lawyer.
• Experience in international business and telecommunications.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the business.
• Collaborate on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Identify risks and implement regulatory improvements.

Skills

Regulatory Guidance

Compliance Framework

International Trade Regulations

Telecommunications Regulation

Cybersecurity Laws

Legal Drafting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Compliance Software

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260data 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 providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a candidate to fulfill a Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory role. This is a global role, with the candidate primarily responsible for providing regulatory guidance and support to the business, as a member of the Global Regulatory Office. As Senior Legal Counsel, this role will advise the business on these matters in alignment with corporate and strategic objectives, and its corporate risk profile, in a manner that supports the business objectives of Equinix as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the business, with a focus on the regulatory and compliance framework for the business. Willingness to embrace and work on a wide spectrum of regulatory issues, including but not limited to, telecommunications regulation/licensing, cybersecurity laws, critical national infrastructure laws, power licensing laws, international trade and other relevant areas of laws that are appliable to Equinix’s business

• Collaborate with other regulatory and compliance teams globally within One Legal to coordinate for an overall regional regulatory guidance framework for Equinix businesses, which is consistent with the Equinix global regulatory guidance framework.

• Collaborate with Public Policy and Government Affairs team on emerging legislative and regulatory issues to determine impact to Equinix and provide guidance on potential legislative and regulatory changes

• Identify opportunities/potential risks to the Equinix business, work closely with senior members of the legal team and other internal stakeholders to implement and drive regional regulatory affairs improvement initiatives, including designing a regulatory and compliance framework, programs and policies

• Maintain existing regulatory database and ensure clear and concise regulatory inputs are updated timely to enable operational excellence

• Be sensitive and stay updated on the regulatory landscape and emerging regulatory policies and trends in order to contribute to, impact and analyse opportunities for the Company

• Conducting presentations, training and educating the business team members on the regulatory and, compliance framework, programs and policies

• Managing external legal counsel when applicable or when local law input is required to provide legal support for the business activities

• Functioning as part of the wider global legal team, including engaging with other departments, providing input on regulatory issues, undertaking any global projects, initiatives, deals, corporate or other commercial transactions as may arise or be assigned

Qualifications

• More than 12 years of experience as a regulatory lawyer with experience in international trade regulations, restrictions and practices and in two or more areas directly relevant to this role as identified in the ‘Primary Roles and Responsibilities’ section above

• Some in house experience (either as a full-time role or by way of secondment experience) is desirable

• Experience of working in an international business environment is desirable

• Excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to a US-hearquartered multinational technology and/or telecommunications company

• Adaptable, flexible, pragmatic and solution-oriented, you must be willing to handle tough legal and regulatory challenges in the digital and information age and to create innovative solutions to complex regulatory and licensing requirements and issues in order to help Equinix build and deploy innovative products and services globally

• Prepared to use technology tools

• Articulate, with great communication and drafting skills

• Competent, accurate, proactive, resourceful, independent, organized, able to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, address risk, achieve results, an effective time manager with strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and ability to foster/manage relationships across multiple departments

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $191,000 to $287,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook

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.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $191,000 to $287,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook